What Teens (And Parents) Need to Know About Vaping

As more teens across the country are vaping—the practice of inhaling and exhaling vapors through a vaporizer—concerns about the impact on teen health has grown.

Last week, Mark Davis gathered St. Luke's students for a brief presentation of current research. Davis highlighted top concerns including conclusive evidence that vaping is highly addictive, cited in a January 2018 report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

Davis threw a wide net in his research and even took the surprising approach of including data from pro-vaping websites. “My goal was to educate our students and encourage them to search for truth on their own,” said Davis. “A finger-wagging lecture would have shut them down. What they need is facts and encouragement to do their own thinking, and take the lead on looking out for themselves and others.”

Watch a video of the presentation here.

St. Luke's is a secular private school in New Canaan, CT for grades 5-12. St. Luke's mission is an exceptional education that inspires a deep love of learning, a strong moral compass, the commitment to serve, and the confidence to lead. St. Luke's Center for Leadership advances our mission by helping students develop exceptional leadership ability. A kind, inclusive community awaits you at St. Luke's.