What Is Vaping? Learn More At Whippany Master Class

WHIPPANY, NJ — Vaping, a form of electronic cigarettes, has skyrocketed in popularity with teenagers in the past few years, but what exactly is it? The Morris Area Coalition for Education and Positive Choices is hosting a master class next week to teach about the dangers of vaping.

The class will be held at Memorial Junior Middle School in Whippany on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m.

Morris County Prosecutor Fred Knapp, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, superintendent of Hanover schools Michael Wasko, and other law enforcement officials will speak on the dangers of vaping, opiates, and fentanyl at the class.

"What many people do not realize is that vaporizer pens are becoming the new way for drug users to not only get high but do it discreetly, right under the nose of police, parents and teachers. Vaping can pose many risks and kids, being as creative as they are, will often place synthetics and liquids in device cartridges and inhale substances which cannot be differentiated from nicotine, marijuana, or any other liquid," director of communications Michele Sylvin said. "Worst of all, it could be a deadly concoction of toxic chemicals often obtained on the internet. These vapors can cause chronic bronchitis, compromise immune systems and wound healing, harm the brain and cause mouth and lung cell damage.

The Coalition is a team of elected officials, law enforcement, educational leaders and concerned citizens that promote anti-drug awareness and education.

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