{"id":49284,"date":"2023-12-27T16:06:33","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T21:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=49284"},"modified":"2023-12-27T16:06:58","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T21:06:58","slug":"genesee-orleans-vaping-what-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/12\/27\/genesee-orleans-vaping-what-you-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE\/ORLEANS\/Vaping: What you should know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever wondered how an item that is not good for our health becomes popular? One way is vendors that produce them use clever marketing tactics to make people think they are safe, popular, good for you, and a status symbol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">E-cigarettes or vapes are these types of items. Although there are some regulations in the sale of e-cigarette\/vape items, they are currently limited. In the United States, the legal age to purchase any nicotine-containing product, including e-cigarettes is 21. New York State has also banned flavored nicotine vape products to address the use of e-cigarettes among youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAccording to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), e-cigarettes\/vapes are not approved as an aid to quit smoking,\u201d stated Paul Pettit, Director of Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health). \u201cThere is limited evidence that using a vaping device will help smokers quit, mostly because the individuals continue to smoke or use nicotine replacement while vaping, which increases the nicotine levels. Other FDA-approved prescription and over-the-counter medications are safe and effective to help people quit nicotine use. The best way to reduce the risk of nicotine-related illnesses and cancer is to never start using nicotine products of any kind.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies that market e-cigarettes and vaping devices use marketing tools such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 \u2018fun\u2019 flavors;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 deep discounts;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 marketing materials that are \u2018youth-oriented\u2019 and located where young people go;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 brightly colored ads or bright storefronts;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 using celebrities who use e-cigarettes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 use popular packaging that are attractive to youth such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">o flash\/USB drives,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">o favorite characters,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">o hidden in hoodie strings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">o highlighters,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">o backpacks,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">o phone cases,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">o pens, or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">o smart watches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parents and caregivers are encouraged to have honest conversations with youth about the issues and risks around vaping. Being aware of what is out there will take the glamor out of the product when talking with youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tips on Quitting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 Pick a day on a calendar when you plan on quitting, let friends or family know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 Download an app that helps you track your sober days, build new healthier habits, and provides motivation\u2013 visit <a href=\"https:\/\/smokefree.gov\/\">SmokeFree.gov <\/a>for free apps to download.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 Get rid of all vaping devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 Understand what the withdrawal symptoms are such as headaches, hunger, trouble sleeping, and concentrating are just a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 Feeling the urge to vape? Try these instead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; Chewing gum or drinking water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; Exercise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; Yoga or meditation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; Keeping your hands busy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sooner one quits, the quicker the body rebounds and repairs itself. For more help or information, contact your healthcare provider. You can also text, chat or call the New York State Smokers\u2019 Quitline at 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on GO Health programs and services, visit<a href=\"https:\/\/gohealthny.org\/\"> GOHealthNY.org<\/a> or call your respective health department at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 Genesee County: 585-344-2580 ext. 5555<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 Orleans County: 585-589-3278<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow GO Health on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at GOHealthNY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press release Have you ever wondered how an item that is not good for our health becomes popular? One way is vendors that produce them use clever marketing tactics to make people think they are safe, popular, good for you, and a status symbol. E-cigarettes or vapes are these types \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-reading-button\"> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/12\/27\/genesee-orleans-vaping-what-you-should-know\/\">Continue reading<i class=\"crycon-right-dir\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28712,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[23,6],"tags":[2066],"class_list":["post-49284","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-genesee-county","category-orleans-county","tag-genesee-orleans-county-health-department"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8eTP4-cOU","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":45738,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/08\/15\/genesee-orleans-counties-vaping-what-you-should-know\/","url_meta":{"origin":49284,"position":0},"title":"GENESEE\/ORLEANS COUNTIES\/Vaping: What you should know","author":"aka","date":"August 15, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release What is a Vape?Electronic Cigarettes (E-Cigarettes), better known as vapes, have become a widely used product for teens and young adults. 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