What Are the Real Dangers of Vaping? Medical Expert Explains

One in ten eighth graders has tried vaping in the last 30 days. In this eye-opening solo episode, host Dr. Christopher Villarreal sits down with pediatrician and addiction medicine specialist Dr. Ken Zoucha to decode the vaping epidemic quietly infiltrating our schools.From understanding why vaping doesn't burn like cigarettes (making it dangerously easier to use) to learning that 60% of teen vapers want to quit but can't, this conversation strips away the confusion surrounding e-cigarettes, Juuls, and vape pens. Dr. Zoucha reveals enlightening statistics and shares practical strategies for talking to your kids about vaping without triggering shutdown.Whether you're a parent wondering if your child has tried vaping or an educator seeing devices in school bathrooms, this episode delivers the straight facts and real solutions you need – including evidence-based apps designed by teens for teens.