Why do we vape? A NYC teen investigates the trend among young people

Radio Rookies | Oct 15, 2024

Though vaping among teens is on the decline, a recent government report shows that a million and a half kids in the U. S. are still using e cigarettes. In New York, where it's illegal to sell vaping products to anyone younger than 21, and flavored products are banned, Many teens continue, though, to find ways to vape. 18-year-old Radio Rookies' reporter, Nora Dergam, looks into how easy it is to get addicted and the impact of vaping on young people.  

 

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