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Teen vaping addiction climbs as new products target youth

Eight colorful vape packages are in line at a vape store. They are all labeled "BC5000" and have a black and white sign that reads "WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical."
An employee displays some of the varieties of disposable electronic cigarette devices manufactured by EB Design, formerly known as Elf Bar, at Vapes N Smoke in Pinecrest, Fla., Monday, June 26, 2023. Since 2020, the number of different e-cigarette devices for sale in the U.S. has exploded to more than 9,000, a nearly three-fold increase driven almost entirely by a wave of disposable vapes from China. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
By Erika Taylor

A study from USC’s Keck School of Medicine finds daily vaping among teens has nearly doubled in five years. Researchers say higher nicotine levels and youth-focused packaging are fueling stronger addiction and making it harder for students to quit.

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