Vaping: More Dangerous Than You Think

This cautionary video takes on the rapidly spreading practice of ingesting various substances—including nicotine, alcohol, and liquid forms of marijuana—via special devices (often resembling cigarettes and pipes) that create an inhalable vapor from concentrated fluid, making the case that it represents a serious health hazard, especially for young people. Proponents of vaping as an alternative to cigarette smoking describe it as a way to get the chemical effects of nicotine without the carcinogenic byproduct caused by burning tobacco. Part of the issue here is the absence of regulation, making it possible for individuals to easily access and even overdose from heavy concentrations of nicotine. The program argues that THC (the chemical responsible for the “high” in marijuana) and alcohol—when vaped—deliver purified intoxicants directly to the bloodstream without the physiological benefits (and pacing) of the liver. A solid guidance title (bundled with a PDF teacher's guide) on a rapidly developing and serious trend, this is recommended. Aud: H, C, P. (C. Block)