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Researchers found that adolescents who say they vaped cannabis within the last 30 days increased 7-fold from 2013 to 2020.

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Marijuana vaping among teens has more than doubled since 2013

9:59pm October 25, 2021

by Vanessa Romo

Researchers say adolescents often think that vaping pot is safer than smoking it. But it can increase the risk of dependence, other substance use and many other health, social and behavioral problems.

The CDC is still trying to understand the mechanism by which Vitamin E acetate, an additive in some vapes, injures lung tissue. It may interfere with a natural fluid in the lung called surfactant, which helps make lung tissue stretchy. Or a byproduct may

CDC Confirms A THC Additive, Vitamin E Acetate, The Culprit In Most Vaping Deaths

4:02pm December 20, 2019

by Richard Harris

The spate of more than 2,500 acute vaping-related lung injuries tracked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is on the decline, epidemiologists say, and the number of deaths has slowed.

Paul Lubell used to vape medical marijuana to manage his chronic back and neck pain, instead of using opioid medications. Now, after getting hospitalized for lung sickness, he doesn't vape.

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He Started Vaping THC To Cope With Chronic Pain. Then He Got Sick

5:01am December 11, 2019

by Marlene Harris-Taylor

A Navy veteran from Cleveland tried vaping marijuana to deal with his chronic pain. He landed in the hospital, becoming one of over 2,200 Americans who have suffered serious lung injury from vaping.

The newly signed law is set to take effect on June 1, 2020. A temporary blanket ban on all vaping products will remain in place until Dec. 11.

Massachusetts Governor Signs Law Severely Restricting Flavored Tobacco, Vape Products

3:32pm November 27, 2019

by Vanessa Romo

The legislation is not a blanket ban. Instead, it limits the sale of flavored nicotine vaping products, including menthol, "to licensed smoking bars where they may only be smoked on-site."

Attendees hold "We Vape, We Vote" signs ahead of a Trump rally last month in Dallas. The politics surrounding vaping and industry pushback against regulation appear to have derailed the Trump administration's plan to ban the sales of many vaping products.

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Politics, Industry Backlash Stall White House Ban On Flavored Vaping Products

8:01pm November 18, 2019

by Richard Harris

In September, the Trump administration said it would ban all flavored e-cigarette products in an effort to reduce the youth vaping epidemic. Since then, there's been no movement toward implementation.

Getting a handle on evolving vape culture means exploring the complex realm of subspecialists: "cloud chasers," "coil builders" and other people who identify as vape modders.

Artisanal Vapers? For Some, The Habit's About Much More Than Quitting Tobacco

1:02pm November 14, 2019

by Chaseedaw Giles

Vaping has produced a diverse community of aficionados with all sorts of subspecialties. One vape-juice "mixologist" sells her recipes for as much as $1,500, while custom-made devices go for $3,000.

A flyer reminding customers about vaping-related deaths and illnesses, on display in a Seattle vape store. The Washington State Board of Health recently passed a four-month emergency ban on flavored vaping products. It applies to products that contain eit

Some States With Legal Weed Embrace Vaping Bans, Warn Of Black Market Risks

7:58am October 26, 2019

by Will Stone

Many cases of vaping-related injury seem to involve THC, health officials say. That's led some states to take another look at the safety of the regulated cannabis market, as well as the black market.

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This year the Drug Enforcement Administration is accepting electronic vaping devices (provided any lithium ion batteries are removed) during its annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day event.

Want To Get Rid Of Your Vaping Device? The DEA Will Take It

12:02pm October 25, 2019

by Rachel Treisman

Amid growing concerns over e-cigarette health risks, the Drug Enforcement Administration says it will collect vaping devices and cartridges at National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta has mobilized more than 140 scientists and other staffers to investigate the causes of vaping-related lung injuries and deaths.

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Behind The Scenes Of CDC's Vaping Investigation

7:37am October 25, 2019

by Richard Harris

Given the scope and the mysterious nature of vaping-related illness, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention set up a specialized command center to coordinate its response.

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Vaping devices now come in many shapes and sizes; these were confiscated from students by a high school principal in Massachusetts in 2018.

As Vaping Devices Have Evolved, So Have Potential Hazards, Researchers Say

12:10pm October 23, 2019

by Carmen Heredia Rodriguez

The technology behind e-cigarettes has changed over the years, and researchers are now finding evidence that the way different sorts of vaping devices and e-liquids interact could harm consumers.