Vaping Epidemic
Vaping Epidemic
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and local health departments are investigating cases of severe lung illness in people with a recent history of vaping.
Vaping is defined as the use of an electronic device (electronic cigarette, e-cigarette, vaporizer, vape[s], vape pen, dab pen, or other device) or dabbing to inhale substances (nicotine, marijuana, THC, THC concentrations, CBD, synthetic cannabinoids, flavorings, or other substances).
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Get up-to-date information about cases of severe lung illness caused by vaping in Texas.
Learn more about vaping and how to talk to your kids about vaping by visiting:
- U.S. Surgeon General's Office - How to Talk with Young People
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Vaporizers, E-Cigarettes, and other Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS)
- American Academy of Pediatrics Richmond Center - E-Cigarettes: Information and Resources
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration - The Real Cost Campaign
- National Institute on Drug Abuse - Electronic Cigarettes (E-cigarettes)
- National Cancer Institute’s Smokefree Teen - How to Quit Vaping
- Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
- Truth Initiative