April 19, 2024

The New Look of Nicotine Addiction: Teens and Vaping

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Seekonk, MA - Did you know that over 37 percent of High School seniors reporting vaping within the past 12 months? Did you know that Nicotine is an addictive substance that changes adolescents' brain cell activity in the parts of the brain responsible for memory, attention and learning? Get the facts about teens and vaping from this special presentation at the Seekonk Public Library on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 6 pm.

The New Look of Nicotine Addiction presentation is for parents and other adults. In this presentation we will discuss the dangers of youth vaping, the impact of nicotine on the developing brain, and the tactics used by the tobacco and vaping industries to intentionally target youth with addictive products. We will share answers to frequently asked questions, provide resources, and have time for Q&A.

This free program is presented by Morissa Vital, Program Manager of the Southeast Tobacco-Free Community Partnership.
Registration is requested.

To register or for more information, visit the library’s Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org, call the library at (508) 336-8230 or email agreil@seekonkpl.org.

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