Clearing The Air | What Every Parent, Educator and Teen Should Know About Vaping, Nicotine and THC.

Episode 8 — Clearing the Air: What Every Parent, Educator & Teen Should Know About Vaping, Nicotine & THCVaping among young people continues to raise important questions for parents, educators, schools and communities.In this episode of The Real with Dr. Wendi, Dr. Wendi Watson welcomes Olivia Cunningham, a Tobacco Health Education Specialist with the Durham County Department of Public Health, for an important conversation about youth vaping, nicotine, THC and prevention.Vaping devices can be easy to conceal and come in many forms. At the same time, young people may encounter misinformation suggesting that vaping is harmless, that nicotine isn't addictive, or that THC vaping doesn't carry serious risks.This conversation goes beyond the myths to help parents, educators and teens better understand the issue.In this episode, we discuss: Youth vaping and nicotine use  What today's vaping products may contain  Nicotine addiction  Why adolescent nicotine exposure is concerning  Nicotine vs. THC vaping  Vaping misconceptions  Warning signs parents and educators should recognize  Youth tobacco prevention  Talking with teens about vaping  The role of parents, educators and communities in prevention CDC states that most e-cigarettes contain nicotine and that nicotine can harm the developing brain. CDC also recommends that parents and caregivers talk with young people about the risks of vaping and create an open space for those conversations. The goal isn't fear. It's education, prevention and informed conversations.🎙️ The Real with Dr. Wendi Host: Dr. Wendi Watson Guest: Olivia Cunningham Episode 8: Clearing the AirLet us know how this episode has impacted you