J Freshman at SBHS vaping story

J is a 15-year-old freshman at SBHS who vapes every day. He thinks it helps  him, but he doesn’t know that it’s harmful to his health.

“I love vaping because it makes me feel happy,” said J.

According to a new survey in the U.S. National Institute of Health, found an alarming rise in the number of teens who tried vaping last year. Studies suggest that vaping may be driving an increase in nicotine use for teens.

Because he keeps hitting the vape pen, his parents see it change him a lot, and they worrying about him. His parents keep trying to help him and ask him to open up to them or his friends.

“I vape because all the girls always pick another guy before me,” said J.