FEATURED TOPIC: VAPING

E-cigs/JUULing/vaping: What parents need to know about their increased popularity.

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One in four middle school and high school students in Minnesota had tried e-cigarettes (teens call it vaping or JUULing). Half of high school seniors reported having tried e-cigarettes at least once.  The growing popularity of e-cigarettes among Minnesota’s youth caused the first rise in overall tobacco use in over two decades. So, why are teens trying e-cigarettes? 

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Chances are, you're wondering what a lot of parents are wondering. Ask the expert.

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Ali Chorley, M.A. is a psychologist with 14 years of experience in prevention. She has served in several roles across the continuum of care, from promotion and prevention to intervention and treatment. Ali has a special passion for healthy brain development. Click the link to submit ANY questions you have regarding topics surrounding substances, mental health, and parenting strategies.