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North Penn To Address Vaping Trend At Upcoming Public Forum

The forum will include a tobacco treatment specialist and a discussion about the effects of nicotine.

LANSDALE, PA — An upcoming public forum at North Penn High School will address the vaping trend popular among teens.

The event will take place on Monday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at the high school Audion.

David Fialko, described by the district as an "Internationally Certified Prevention Specialist and a Nationally Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist at the Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc." will be on hand to speak to attendees.

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Fialko will discuss vaping and the transition to tobacco products, the effects of nicotine, the impact of things like JUUL, and more.

This presentation is for parents only; separate sessions for students and staff with Fialko are being scheduled.

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