Colorado Teens Vaping At Twice The National Average

According to the Jefferson County Health Department, it is a crisis in Jefferson County. Not only are Colorado teens Vaping more than the National average they are four times as more likely to Vape than to smoking cigarettes.

According to a recent survey, 1in 3 adolescents report using some form of tobacco/nicotine. According to the survey, less than 10 percent smoke tobacco but 27 percent vaped.

Research shows that having a conversation with your child can help if they are shown the negative facts of vaping and using tobacco. Vaping products can contain toxins that are known to cause cancer. For more information fact TobaccoFreeCo.org

The FDA has taken steps to crack down on retailers who promote e-cigarette use to minors. As a part of the crackdown, Walgreens is raising the age limit to 21 to buy tobacco and nicotine products.