Vapes, also known as e-cigarettes, have become increasingly popular with youth across the U.S. over the past decade. So much so, that vaping (the use of vape pens/e-cigarettes) has been regarded as a youth epidemic by medical communities, including the Food and Drug Administration and the Missouri State Medical Association. This episode of the UCS Wellness Podcast will cover topics such as identifying what a vape is, the importance of communicating with children about vaping, and more.

To discuss this important topic, Henry Ford II counselor, Catherine Livingston, sits down with Quality Assurance Specialist, Corey Beckwith, LMSW, CPC-R from ACCESS, a local organization that offers a wide range of social, economic, health and educational services to a diverse population. 

The UCS Wellness podcast is a resource created by Utica Community Schools, a K-12 school district located within Macomb County, Michigan. The UCS Wellness Podcast is released on the third Wednesday of each month throughout the school year. For more on UCS Wellness, visit uticak12.org/ucs_wellness

Resources referenced in this episode:

ACCESS Website

ACCESS phone number: (313) 216-2200

FDA - An Epidemic Continues: Youth Vaping in America

Missouri State Medical Association - The Vaping Epidemic in Adolescents

My Life, My Quit

Talk To Your Child About Vaping | American Lung Association