By Justin Liddle
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The use of e-cigarettes boomed over recent years.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 14 people died from vaping related illness and more than 800 lung injuries occurred. Of these cases, only 16% had a patient under the age of 18.
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When polled, 13% of students said they vaped.
According to the Surgeon General’s Report, 2011-2015 saw an increase of 900% in the use of e-cigarettes, or vapes, by adolescents and young adults.
He said their younger brains were under more threat of an addiction to nicotine. This could also lead to using other addictive substances.
Hunter Harp. a junior at the University of Arkansas and avid JUUL user said he likes vaping because it gives him something to do.
“Probably addicted to nicotine at this point, I’m not doing it to look cool it’s just something to do,” he said.