What whānau need to know about teenagers and vaping
Many of the young people we talk to are vaping 50mg of nicotine, and experiencing withdrawal when they are in class, or at night they have to wake up to vape due to withdrawal. Frequent vaping causes irritability, jitters, sleeplessness, coughs, sore throats and brain fog.
How can parents minimise the impact of vaping for their teens?
- First, do not buy them a vape or juice. Yes, they will still share with their friends, but they will get less nicotine overall if they don't have access to a vape 24 hours a day.
- Keep your own vape and juice out of sight and secure.
- Learn about vaping with your teen
Our youth health service can support those who are ready to quit vaping. Contact us at nurse@rollestoncollege.nz if you would like us to have a chat with your learner.
