Vaping has become a huge problem in Idaho schools. SRO’s say disposable vape is easily available to kids even though the state limit to buy is 18 years old. Vape contains large amounts of nicotine and they can even contain THC if purchased in a state like Oregon where it’s legal. The lung association says high doses of nicotine can be extremely harmful to young lungs, not to mention addictive.
- Nampa SRO’s say they confiscate large boxes full of illegal vapes every year.
- SRO’s say most kids get the vape through meetings set up on snapchat
- Disposable vapes can cost as little as 6 dollars and provide hundreds and even thousands of puffs.
- SRO’s say the tiny devices are easy to hide and since they don’t smell bad, they can be hard to detect.
(verbatim of story that aired is below)
Cigarette use among kids maybe on the decline, but Vape sales with large amounts of nicotine are through the roof.
I’m senior reporter Roland Beres and I talked to SRO’s and kids about a problem most parents never see coming. Vape smells nice, tastes like candy and is so cheap you can get thousands of puffs from a device that costs just a little more than your lunch money.