Crack for kids my take on the vaping pandemic
- Andy MacArthur
- Apr 11, 2024
- 3 min read
In the 80s crack cocaine hit inner cities and tore apart entire communities, turning what was then a glamorous party drug used by the rich and the famous into something far darker and even more sinister. The cheapness of crack and its effectiveness versus its predecessor made it more accessible, more addictive and far more dangerous. Overdoses, crime and HIV all spiked. Some might call this dramatic but the tobacco industry is seeing something very similar with the vaping pandemic.
More and more children and young people are vaping and some studies show as many as 90 per cent of the kids that vape have never smoked a cigarette! Vape companies are getting away with murder! Slipping through loopholes, clearly marketing their products to children… and the marketing is clearly working well, with many teachers and school staff are now speaking out about what they are calling a ‘pandemic’ the number of children using vapes is in the millions and it’s not getting any better.Vaping is like smoking crack to a young brain, when a young person ‘hits’ a vape, the high dosage of nicotine quickly enters the bloodstream and races to their brain, like a rat up a drainpipe, it then interferes with the release of dopamine and serotonin in the brain which leads to changes in mood, including anxiety, depression and addiction is inevitable.
Studies have shown that nicotine exposure can lead to changes in brain activity that affect attention, learning, and memory. One study found that young people who vaped were much more likely to develop memory and attention problems than those who did not vape oh and did I mention Vape users are more likely to suffer from asthma, popcorn lung and erectile dysfunction and to add insult to injury their design makes them much more addictive and harder to quit, than regular cigarettes!
Studies have also shown that vaping can have negative effects on cognitive function. Nicotine exposure can lead to changes in attention, learning, and memory and that young people who vaped were more likely to develop memory and attention problems than those who did not vape.
Other studies have also shown that nicotine exposure can lead to changes in brain activity that affect attention, learning, and memory. One study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, found that young people who vaped had a higher likelihood of developing memory and attention problems than those who did not vape.
I have seen firsthand the harmful effects that vaping nicotine can have on the developing brain, especially when used during adolescence. Nicotine is a highly addictive substance that interferes with the normal functioning of the brain's reward system. If you are vaping, stop now! The older you get the harder it will get, there is no time better than right now, take the first step today, make the right decision.
Below are a few of the questions I'm asked frequently by clients, concerned vape users and parents.
Is it hard to stop vaping than smoking?YES! The combination of high nicotine concentrations, fun flavours, discreet usage, and the fact that everyone seems to vape these days makes it much harder to stop vaping than it is to quit smoking cigarettes.
When should I stop vapingAs soon as possible! There never seems to be a ‘good time to quit’, the truth is there will never be a better time than now, the longer you leave it the harder it gets and the worse the long term effects will be.
How do I stop my kids vapingPrevention is of course better than cure in this instance, but if it is already too late then I suggest a combination of NLP therapy and hypnotherapy, many of my clients have had fantastic results with this combination. It's tried, it's tested and it's proven to work time after time.
What helps quitting vaping?Quitting vaping is hard but by Exercising regularly, eating well, reaching out and getting support, cutting out stress/triggers and by practising mindfulness and meditation you can alleviate the symptoms of withdrawal. The good news is that the physical symptoms ware off after about 72 hours the rest is just in your head and by using NLP and techniques from hypnosis you can get over this part with ease!Read my 5 top tips to stop vaping.
To conclude, quitting vaping is a process that takes time and effort, but it is possible with the right systems in place and the right support. If you are trying to quit vaping and need help, don't hesitate to reach out and book a free discovery call today!
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