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The prevalence of cigarette smoking by college students increased through the 1990s, but has since leveled off and seen decreases in recent years. [4] Education on the dangers of cigarettes is seen as a leading cause for this decrease. This activity is being seen as less socially acceptable than it was in the past. [4]
Vaping rates in middle school are on a slightly different trajectory CDC data also shows that vaping among middle schoolers has climbed from 3.3% in 2022 to 4.6% in 2023.
The regulations are addressed at youth vaping in Australia, where about 22% of 18-24 year-olds reported using e-cigarettes or vaping devices at least once, data last year showed.
In Australia the prevalence of smoking is in decline, with figures from the 2011-12 Australian Health Survey showing 18% of the population to be current smokers, [21] a decline from 28% in 1989–90. [22] Among the indigenous population, the rate was much higher: 50% of men and 44% of women reported being current smokers in 2007–08. [23]
Australia is developing regulations on e-cigarettes. [169] Laws vary across Australia's states and can conflict. In April 2014 a court decision made it illegal to sell or supply e-cigarettes regardless of their appearance or nicotine content (even if zero) in Western Australia. [170] Previously they were banned if they looked like cigarettes.
A study from the University of Georgia reports a lack of formalized training among school counselors in helping students with gaming, vaping addictions.
The heating element in vaping devices reaches a high temperature which can possibly ignite in the presence of oxygen. [107] Vaping while on oxygen therapy is not recommended. [107] Users may alter many of the devices, such as E-liquid mixing. [108] Mixing liquid in an unclean area runs the risk of contamination. [109]
A National Institute on Drug Abuse video entitled Anyone Can Become Addicted to Drugs. [21]Nicotine dependence is defined as a neurobiological adaptation to repeated drug exposure that is manifested by highly controlled or compulsive use, the development of tolerance, experiencing withdrawal symptoms upon cessation including cravings, and an inability to quit despite harmful effects. [9]