Better Safe Than SorryHave you recently checked yourteen’s USB flash drive? Given that USB-shaped electronic cigarettesare rising in popularity among US middle and high-school students, chances are that your kid’s USB is in fact an e-cigarette which contains highly addictive nicotine. Pen-shaped e-cigs are also popular among young adults. These electronic devices produce aerosolsby heating a liquid that typically contains nicotine, various chemicals and flavorings. E-cigarettes can also be used to inhale marijuana as well as other addictive drugs, Accordingto
the FDA, currently there are no specific marketing restrictions inthe US beyond avoiding claims which are misleading. So, at the moment, there is a major tobacco crisis looming due to hip, youth-targeted marketing campaigns conducted by different e-cigarette brands. Let’s look at the main 3 tobacco trends that have become thenew cool among young adults – JUUL, hookah and smokeless e-cigarettes( heat-no-burn devices).
1. JUUL -All That Glitters Is Not Safe JUUL is an extremely popular e-cigarette brand that is shaped just like an USB flash drive. JUUL is currently the top-selling e-cigarette in the US obviously due to its shape which makes the e-cig unnoticeable by parents and school teachers alike. Students can use JUUL in school, even in classrooms and school bathrooms, without teachers realizing that the USB-like device is actually an e-cigarette. JUUL’s small size and its sleek, camouflaged and shiny appearance make it extremely appealing to teenagers, but much to their health detriment. The manufacturer warns that a single JUUL liquid pod ( about 200 puffs) contains as much nicotine as an entire pack of 20 regular cigarettes. Just like other e-cigs, JUUL delivers this very high amount of nicotine via aerosolized vapors that are inhaled and exhaled. JUUL also comes in different flavors ( e.g. menthol, creme, chocolate, candy, mango and other fruit etc.) which further appeal toyoung adults.
2. Hookah – A Social Trend that Threatens to Hook Young Adults Anold-school way of smoking tobacco via a waterpipe, hookah incorporates a chamber or bowl partially filled with water, mouthpiece and hose. Hookahs have seen a revival these days, especially among young adults. They find it increasingly hip togather in a hookah lounge, bar or cafe and smoke specialty tobacco,usually candy or fruit-flavored.
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