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    Make the most of Alexandria's outstanding quality of life with information and services of interest to residents.

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      Historic Alexandria is a treasure trove of early structures, artifacts, and records that creates a unique way of life for its citizens and provides enjoyment for thousands of people who visit this special community every year. The City continues to add resources to its collection of local and nationally designated historic districts.

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    Ideally located just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is nationally recognized as one of the best places to live and do business on the east coast. Learn how we can help you start or relocate your business in Alexandria, and access resources for existing businesses and commuters.

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E-cigarettes

Information about e-cigarettes.
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"I don't vape because" social media campaign

Help raise awareness about the dangers of using e-cigarettes and inspire youth to stay substance free. Share these videos on social media and tag three others to share them with their own networks. Use the sample posts below or create your own.   

A student answers the prompt "I don't vape because..." as part of a prevention campaign.

Vaping PSA #1: "I don't vape because..."
Did you know that 30% of teens that use e-cigarettes will start smoking traditional cigarettes and other combustible tobacco products within six months? Learn more facts about vaping at PreventItAlexandria.org

Vaping PSA: Learn the facts about vaping
Even though it might not seem like it, children and teens hear you when you talk to them about vaping. Educate yourself and others about the risks and encourage youth to stay substance-free. Learn more facts about vaping at PreventItAlexandria.org 

Vaping PSA #2: "I don't vape because..."
Most teens in Alexandria are not using e-cigarettes, a trend to get behind. In 2016, 7.5% of 10th and 6% of 8th graders reported using e-cigarettes in the past 30 days. Learn more facts about vaping at PreventItAlexandria.org

Vaping PSA #3: "I don't vape because..."
Did you know most e-cigarettes contain nicotine? If teens are exposed to nicotine while the brain is still developing, they are more likely to develop an addiction. Learn more facts about vaping at PreventItAlexandria.org

Vaping PSA #4: "I don't vape because..."
E-cigarettes produce an aerosol that contains thousands of harmful chemicals. The user inhales this aerosol into their lungs. Learn more facts about vaping at PreventItAlexandria.org

Vaping PSA #5: "I don't vape because..."
Nicotine found in e-cigarrete causes harm to many organs in the body, including the brain, lungs, heart, gastrointestinal tract and joints. Learn more facts about vaping at PreventItAlexandria.org

What is an e-cigarette?

E-cigarette is an umbrella term for a variety of devices that produce an aerosol users inhale. These devices come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, are typically battery-powered and are referred to by many names, such as:

  • E-cigs
  • E-hookahs
  •  Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)
  • JUULs
  • Mods
  • Tank systems
  • Vapes
  • Vape pens
Examples of different kinds of e-cigarettes

Many e-cigarettes contain nicotine, the addictive substance found in combustible tobacco cigarettes. For example, one JUUL pod contains as much nicotine as an entire pack of cigarettes. Additionally, there have been numerous cases of individuals using these products with THC, the psychoactive, addictive chemical in marijuana. Using e-cigarettes with marijuana is sometimes referred to as “dabbing.”

Facts about e-cigarettes

  • E-cigarettes produce an aerosol, not water vapor, when the inserted liquid is heated. The user inhales this aerosol into their lungs.
  • Many e-cigarettes contain nicotine, the addictive substance found in tobacco. This includes products labeled as “nicotine-free,” due to a lack of regulation by the FDA.
  • One JUUL pod contains as much nicotine as an entire pack of cigarettes.
  • Teen e-cigarette users are more likely to start smoking. 30% of youth who used e-cigarettes started smoking combustible tobacco products within six months. 
  • Many flavored e-cigarettes contain a chemical (diacetyl) that can cause permanent damage to the respiratory system.
  • E-cigarettes are not approved by the FDA as an aid to quit smoking.
  • If a person has not smoked by age 18, they are three times more likely to never start.
  • The brain is especially vulnerable to tobacco addition between the ages of 18-25. If teens are exposed to nicotine while brain is still developing, they are more likely to develop an addiction.
  • As of July 1, 2019, it is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to purchase, use or possess any tobacco, nicotine vapor or alternative tobacco product in Virginia. This includes e-cigarettes.
  • Secondhand aerosol, similar to secondhand smoke, is the plume of chemicals released into the environment directly from the e-cigarette/pod-based devices and from the lungs of the user. Common places for exposure to secondhand aerosol include restaurants, parks, vehicles, and designated smoking areas. Chemicals that are released include harmful substances such as nicotine, heavy metals, ultrafine particles that fall deep into the lungs, cancerous chemicals, and volatile organic compounds. Exposure can lead to cancer, respiratory infections, and make someone’s asthma worse among other problems.
  • E-cigarettes also pose a danger to people other than the user through thirdhand aerosol. Thirdhand aerosol is the mixture of chemicals in e-cigarette/vape pen aerosol that remain on surfaces and in dust, even after the aerosol is gone, and react with other chemicals in the environment to form toxic chemicals. These potentially harmful chemicals can be exposed to other people or animals through the respiratory system, through ingestions, and through skin exposure. Small children are especially at risk for thirdhand aerosol exposure because they tend to put things into their mouths and they have more vulnerable skin.

Health concerns

Since July 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been investigating cases of severe lung injury associate with vaping. All cases have reported use of e-cigarettes, with a majority reporting use of THC-containing products.  However, no single product has been linked to all cases. CDC and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are working with state health departments to determine what might be causing the illnesses.

Reported symptoms include cough, shortness of breath and fatigue, with symptoms growing worse over days or weeks leading to difficulty breathing and, in many cases, admission to the hospital. Other symptoms may include fever, chest pain, nausea and diarrhea. Patients report “vaping” (i.e. the practice of inhaling and exhaling the vapor produced by an e-cigarette or similar device) in the weeks and months before becoming ill. Although no specific product has been linked with the disease, many of the patients vaped marijuana oil, extracts, or concentrates.

Individuals with a history of vaping who are experiencing breathing problems should seek medical care right away. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/severe-lung-disease.html to learn more about vaping-related illnesses. 

Other dangers associated with e-cigarettes

  • Between 2009 and 2016, there were 195 e-cigarette explosion-related injuries and fires, resulting in 38 “severe” injuries.

  • From 2015 to 2017, there were an estimated 2,035 e-cigarette explosion and burn injuries presenting to US hospital emergency departments

  • In the past several years, e-cigarettes have resulted in more than 30 smoke or fire incidents on planes and at airports

 

What parents can do

  • Talk to your child about the risks of e-cigarette use. Unsure how to start the conversation? Here are some resources:
    • What You Need to Know And How to Talk With Your Kids About Vaping 
    • How to Talk to Your Kids About Vaping
  • Make your values clear: express your expectation that your children remain drug-free.
  • Emphasize local data: most teens in Alexandria are not using e-cigarettes. In 2016, 7.5% of 10th and 6.0% of 8th graders reported using e-cigarettes in the past 30 days. 
  • Encourage youth to educate themselves using credible sources in order to make informed choices
  • Clarify misconceptions. The term “vaping” is commonly used informally to refer to e-cigarette use. However, many youth and adults do not recognize that e-cigarette use and vaping are the same. Help make the connection that vaping is the same as e-cigarette use. 

Get help to quit using e-cigarettes and other tobacco products

  • The quitline is free for youth ages 13+. Through this resource, youth receive 4 phone calls with trained tobacco cessation counselors. To access this resource, call 1-800-QUITNOW or visit QuitNow.net/Virginia to chat live with a Quit Coach.

  • The Truth Initiative has an app, ThisIsQuitting, as well as texting services for cessation. 
    • Text "DITCHJUUL" to 88709 to receive tips to quit through text.
  • Visit  Smokefree.gov to learn more about other quitting resources. 

SAPCA's work addressing e-cigarettes

SAPCA has been taking the following steps to educate and inform the community about these concerns:

  • Formed a vaping work group comprised of Alexandria City Public Schools students to brainstorm ways to address vaping systemically. This group is creating and implementing a strategic plan and is actively looking for youth and adults interested in addressing this issue. To get involved, contact Fredy Martinez at Fredy.Martinez@acps.k12.va.us or 703-619-8278

  • Crafted a seminar for Red Ribbon Week, the longest running drug prevention program, to provide information about vaping and to encourage youth to take a drug-free pledge.  This seminar was delivered to 10,000 students at the elementary, middle and high school level. 

  • Presented to the T.C. Parent Teacher Association about e-cigarettes.  

  • Educated lawmakers about Tobacco 21, a law that was successfully passed and signed into law on July 1, 2019. This law prevents anyone under the age of 21 from purchasing, using or possessing any tobacco, nicotine vapor or alternative tobacco product.

  • Delivering classroom presentations and assemblies to middle and high school students about the facts and consequences of substance use and abuse. During these presentations, students also have an opportunity to brainstorm creative ways to resist peer pressure.

  • Presenting to students caught using substances at school as part of a collaborative program delivered in partnership with the Court Services Unit and the Department of Community and Human Services. Students referred to the program are screened and attend with a parent to engage in a restorative practice regarding the violation to the school code of conduct through a combination of engaging group presentations and one-on-one activities.

  • Distributing a coach’s resource packet that provides information about substance use and abuse. The packet can be found here and it educates and encourages coaches to discuss the dangers of these substances with their athletes. It also provides them with concrete ways to take action, including taking a clear stance on vaping and ensuring students they work with know that using these substances is not allowed.

  • Presented to the Children Youth and Families Collaborative Commission about e-cigarettes. Click here to view the presentation.

Additional Resources

  • Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Rethink Vape
  • Taking Down Tobacco
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