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Press release Vaping Me Crazy & Weed between the lines. Wednesday May 15, 2019 6pm—7:30pm Latham Library—Norwich Free Academy Campus No Registration Required Parents will learn the dangers of marijuana and the new fad for teens, the e-cigarette also known as the JUUL. The derivatives, extracts and resins of marijuana and the THC products. Some facts about E-cigarettes, Vapes and JUULs: It can alter nerve cell functioning in teen development Each JUUL pod is equal to 200 cigarette puffs. That’s like smoking a PACK-A-DAY Vaping lowers the body’s ability to fight infections Chemicals in vape smoke causes “popcorn lung” and other bronchial problems Lithium ion-powered vapes can blow up Levels of nicotine are completely lacking ANY control or quality Metal particles and metal traces can be deadly Vapes also contain formaldehyde, embalming fluid, propylene glycol and other dangerous substances Pneumonia is a much higher risk for vape users Early studies link a much higher association to depression by vape users There is virtually no long-term scientific studies done and nearly every study indicating the safety of vapes, e-cigarettes and JUULs have been funded by the Industry For more information contact Jodi Savage at 860-425-5643 This program is sponsored by Norwich Free Academy and Norwich youth and Family Services. • Please help spread the word.