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Based on the article, 'I just threw that part of my life away', answer the following questions. You should write in prose (complete sentences), and your total response should be at least 100 words.

1. [Summary] What are Joe's thoughts about vaping? Identify at least 3 points.

2. [Insights] What are some serious consequences about youths vaping?

3. [Recommendations] What else can be done to discourage youths from vaping?

Optional read: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/spore-starts-stop-vaping-microsite-ong-ye-kung-thanks-influencers-for-taking-stand-against-habit

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1)He said he was not hooked to vape immediately but later depended on the device to get over a failed romance in December 2024.

That changed in April, when his close friend died after falling off a ledge at his Housing.

At one point, he was using one drug-aced vape every day, spending nearly $1000 a month on his habit.

He finally made the decision to stop relying on Kpods when his friend's mother reached out to him.

2) the side effects on Kpod is that you would be unable to focus in things you do and have thoughts about suicid.

will go to jail if get caught.

3)tell them the side effects of kpod and tell them that it’s very harmful and it’s up to them if they want to listen.

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Joe initially believed that vaping was a way to escape from his problems. He thought it helped him cope with stress and forget about the difficult things happening in his life. At the time, it seemed like a harmless solution that made him feel better temporarily. However, everything changed when one of his close friends passed away at a very young age. Instead of helping, vaping made things worse for Joe, as the emotional pain became even harder to deal with. Eventually, Joe received a powerful piece of advice from his friend’s mother. Her words made him reflect on his choices and motivated him to stop vaping for good. Now, Joe sees vaping as something that made his problems worse, not better.

Some serious consequences is that youths are just spending their time vaping. they dont spend time on their hobbies, or with their family and friends. It breaks relationships apart.

More talks or posters about vaping

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Joe thought about vaping as a form of stress relief. Using the vape to get over times of stress, like when going through a break up.

At one point, he then saw vaping as just a regular part of his life, going through one whole vape per day, spending almost $1000 every month just to get vapes.

After his friend died due to vapes, he saw the vapes in a more negative light. However, he still used them as it was the only way for him to feel normal.

Some serious consequences of vaping include addiction and withdrawal symptoms. There may also be some accidents while under its influence, for example the accident that happened to Joe's friend who was only 14, resulting in his death

Some ways of discouraging youths from vaping is to make it very clear to them the consequences of vaping, including the health and legal risks.

Talks from ex vapers can also discourage youths from trying vapes as the experience that the ex vapers talk about might heavily discourage even trying in the first place.

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He thought that vape could help him relieve stress and cope with his problems.

He kept vaping and saw it as a regular routine to vape everyday spending over $1000 a month.

He thought it was harmless and had began going to vape with his close friend instead of playing video games and swimming together.

His friend died after falling off a ledge at their own building block, he was 14 years old at that time. It was hard for him to to quit vaping due to the addiction.

To discourage youth to from vaping, they can have a morning assembly where they tell the youth about the effects of vaping and shoe them interviews of ex-vapers who could say what effects it had on their daily lives. They could also show the fines the could receive to discourage from vaping.

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Joe thought that vaping would help him ease his stress, cope with difficulties and help him forget things that he didn't want to remember and use it as an escape for things like failed romance.

2 serious consequences of using vapes is that it is generally very expensive as said in the article where he was spending nearly 1k per month on vapes. Moreover, there are also many dangerous effect and withdrawal symptoms from using vapes, as said in the article where his friend sat on the HDB's 8th floor railing and fell off after getting high on the vape and when one stops vaping, there will also be symptoms like restlessness and getting very agitated like what was said in the article.

1 way to discourage youths from vaping is to educate them by showing real health risks, using past experiences and evidence, and starting early before its too late. Lastly, don't let them get persuaded by peer pressure.

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Firstly, Joe thought the vape his friend gave him wasn't the one laced with drugs but unfortunately it was, this caused him to think that he wasn't going to be hooked on it but eventually succumbed to the addiction after a failed romance. Secondly, he felt that vaping helped him to cope and relief stress during difficult times. Lastly, Joe realized that in the time he was puffing the laced drug vapes, he could have been studying and improving his life overall.

Some serious consequences of youth vaping include, large sums of money being spent just for vapes which can be up to $1000 or more monthly, causing them to lose control to their bodies or harming them mentally and potentially leading to unfortunate circumstances.

We should organise more events to spread the awareness of the harmful effects of vaping. Not only that, we should also enforce stricter laws on drugs and vaping, to ensure that no more innocent youths or anybody is a victim of the effects of vaping.

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Joe’s “I just threw that part of my life away" relects how deeply vaping can destroy a young person’s life emotionally, financially, academically, and physically. To prevent this, they can seek help, take part in programme of ex vapers. and learn about of emotional learning, awareness campaigns, and safe, open communication channels can help keep youths from falling into the vape trap or help them break free if they already are.

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1. Joe felt like vaping was useless looking back. He admits it became a part of his life for a while, but he doesn’t see any real benefit that came out of it. To him, it was just something he did, not something meaningful.He saw it more as bad habit more than a lifestyle.He knew the bad things vape does to the health. Quitting vaping gave him a sense of relief as he never let vape define his life and do harm to him.

2.Personally,i think that youthd vaping is a really big issue is that vaping destroys their health and their future, and many youths still think vaping is cool and all even they know the consequences of it.

3.Maybe we can like show youths and all how vaping destroys peoples life and maybe dat can help to discourage people from vaping

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Joe realised that vaping was a huge mistake, saying he had “just thrown that part of his life away.” At first, he believed it would ease stress, but it only made him sluggish, wasted his money, and led to addiction. He deeply regretted it, especially after a close friend who also vaped died tragically. The article also shows the serious dangers of vaping: health problems like dizziness, bleeding, and tremors, as well as emotional struggles, poor grades, and financial strain. To discourage youths from vaping, schools, parents, and the community should educate them with real-life stories, provide better support for stress, and enforce stricter rules to reduce access. This way, fewer youths will fall into the same trap as Joe.

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At first Joe thought vaping was harmless as it seemed like a normal activity but after trying the drug-laced vape, he started to feel dizzy and light and also forgetful. He started to become more independent on the vape to cope after he had experienced a breakup. He now regrets using all those times for kpods instead of studying or making himself a better person. This article shows that even though it may seem harmless at first, Vapes can lead to addiction and especially for kpods which makes you "high" and unaware of your surroundings which can also lead to dangers such as getting hit by vehicles or falling off a building as you lose sense on what you are doing even taking high doses of it can lead to tremors, numbness and even death which can lead to families being devastated when young lives are lost.To discourage youths from vaping or taking kpods,schools should educate students or the harms of it and how much is the penalty for vaping. Schools can also do bag checks on those who may seem to have the effects of vaping/kpods and offer counselling for them. They can also provide safe spaces to allow students to talk about why they vape and how they can cope without needing it.Parents should also play their part in checking in on their kids and offer support if their kid is feeling down/stress.

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Joe thought vaping was a good way to relive stress from his daily life as well as when he had a failed romance. Joe knew vaping was bad but he still could not resist the addiction of vaping. The consequences of vaping are it being too expensive as well as it causing harm to your mental and physical health. Strict laws implemented can be a way to prevent youths from vaping further in the future.

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Joe thought that vaping was a good way to relieve stress. He started to use it after his friend introduced it to him. Joe thought that he would not get addicted, but ended spending large sums of money quickly after a failed romance , depending on the vape. After his friend died, Joe realised the dangers of using the vape and began to reflect on his actions. He finally made the decision to talk to his parents, his parents sought professional help after having a conversation with him. Joe finally quit vaping

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Joe first turned to vaping as a way to ease stress after a friend introduced it to him. Believing he wouldn’t get addicted, he underestimated its pull. Following a painful breakup, he began relying heavily on vaping, quickly spending large amounts of money. The habit grew stronger until tragedy struck his friend, the one who had introduced him to vaping, passed away. This loss forced Joe to reflect on the risks and consequences of his choices. Realizing he needed change, he opened up to his parents. With their support and professional help, Joe finally broke free from vaping.

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Joe thinks vaping is harmful and should not be encouraged among youths. He believes it is addictive because of the nicotine content, and many young people are misled into thinking it is safer than smoking. He also worries that vaping is becoming a popular trend, which makes unhealthy behavior seem normal.

The consequences of youths vaping include lung damage, breathing problems, and long-term addiction. It can also affect brain development in teenagers, harming their memory and focus.

To discourage vaping, schools should provide more education about its dangers. Social media influencers can also raise awareness by speaking against it. Lastly, stricter laws to stop underage access and open conversations between parents and youths can help reduce this habit.

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Joe feels that vaping is not worth the hype. He says that it waste time, messes up our health, and that it is something you’ll regret doing. He thinks vaping harms our lungs and takes away the chance to do better things in life. For youths, the consequaences are serious as many get addicted to the contents in the vape, get breathing problems, and even lose focus in school. Some devices that youths use nowdays are Kpods. They may get their health physically and mentally affected from the vape due to the addiction and constant intake which may sometimes lead to accidents or suicide.Schools and parents should talk honestly about its dangers and sharing real-life stories and having stricter rules can also help make vapes harder to get.

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In the article “I just threw that part of my life away”, Joe reflects on his regret with vaping. He first thought it was harmless but soon realized it made him addicted and physically weak. He admits it wasted his time, money, and chances to improve himself. Serious consequences of vaping include health problems such as dizziness, numbness, and even bleeding, as well as emotional struggles and deaths among youths, like Joe’s close friend. To discourage vaping, awareness campaigns, stricter regulations, and support systems in schools and families are needed so that teenagers can cope with stress in healthier ways.

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Joe looks back on vaping with regret. At first, it seemed like an escape from his problems, but it quickly turned into an addiction. He felt restless without it and later realised he had wasted valuable time, saying he had “just thrown that part of my life away.” The impact was serious—he faced health issues like dizziness, numbness, and even coughing blood. Emotionally, it was worse when his close friend, also hooked on vaping, died in a tragic accident. To stop youths from going down the same path, honest stories like Joe’s, stronger rules, and family support is needed

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joe thougjt the vape could ease his stress that he was suffering from , probably from his school or family life . joe then said that the world was dependent on kpods , and without it everybody was tired and more agitated . moreover , he saw his friend acting zombie like and put himself on a railing . he also said it ws like he threw his whole life away after he started to vape. . some serious consquences are obviously getting fined alot of money that they dont have or most importantly , their health . they will start to ruin their life and future . if there is no future for them , they will struggle later on in life . we can discourage youths from vaping by bringing other youths to talk to them because youths can only relate to on another and listen to eachother .

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Joe thinks vaping was a really bad decision. He regrets starting because it messed up his health and his future. He also feels like he wasted a lot of money and time on it. Lastly, he said he started vaping because he was influenced by his friends and thought it looked cool.Vaping can cause serious health problems like lung damage and getting addicted to nicotine. It can also affect how a teens brain grows and make them want to try even more harmful things, like smoking. Some people who vape even end up in hospital because of it.To stop students from vaping, schools can teach more about the dangers of it. We can also use social media to share real stories of people who got sick from vaping. On top of that, the government should make it harder for teens to buy vape products.

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Since vaping cost him years of his life, Joe feels it was a major error. He regrets beginning when he was a teenager because it soon turned into an uncontrollable addiction. Additionally, he believes that vaping made him relying and unhappy rather than actually reducing his stress.

Vaping among young people can have major negative effects on the way they feel and behave, result to a strong addiction, and result in financial waste. Since Joe talked about feeling depressed and losing focus when he relying on vaping.

Schools and society can use true stories like Joe's, emphasising the hardships and regrets, to deter young people

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1)He said he was not immediately addicted to vaping. At first, he treated it casually, believing that he could control his use. However, over time, he began to depend on it more heavily, especially after going through a failed relationship in December 2024. The device became an emotional crutch, something he reached for whenever he felt overwhelmed or unable to process his feelings.

Things took a drastic turn in April, when tragedy struck. His close friend, someone he had known for years, died after accidentally falling from a ledge at his Housing block. The sudden loss left him devastated, and he turned even more to vaping as a way to numb the pain. What began as an occasional habit spiraled into daily use.

At one point, he found himself consuming a drug-infused vape every single day. The cost of the habit was staggering—nearly $1,000 a month—yet the financial burden seemed secondary compared to the grip the addiction had on him. Despite recognizing the harm, he felt trapped in the cycle.

The turning point came when his friend’s mother reached out to him. Her words carried both grief and compassion, and they struck him deeply. For the first time, he realized how his choices were affecting not just himself, but also the people around him. It was then that he made the decision to quit relying on Kpods and begin the difficult journey of reclaiming control over his life.

2)Kpods can cause serious harm. Users may struggle to concentrate and, in severe cases, experience suicidal thoughts. Beyond health risks, anyone caught with drug-laced Kpods could face arrest and jail time.

3) I would confront them and tell them about the negative effects about kpod and I have done my part if they don’t listen it is theirs

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1. [Summary]

Based on the article “I just threw that part of my life away”, Joe has come to regret his decision to vape. Firstly, he realizes that vaping had a negative impact on his health, causing him to struggle with breathing and fitness. Secondly, he admits that it became an addiction that was difficult to stop, affecting his daily life and focus. Thirdly, Joe feels that he wasted a valuable part of his youth, as vaping distracted him from his goals and responsibilities.

2. [Insights]

The article highlights several serious consequences of youth vaping, including nicotine addiction, lung damage, and declining academic performance. These consequences show how vaping can harm both physical health and overall development in young people.

3. [Recommendations]

To discourage youths from vaping, schools and communities can conduct awareness programs that show the long-term effects of vaping. Stricter regulations on the sale of vape products, especially to minors, should also be enforced. Lastly, positive peer support and counselling can help youths make healthier choices and avoid the influence of vaping culture.

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I think joe has a thought of regret about vaping as he said, “I just threw that part of my life away,” showing how regretful he felt after realising the cause of vaping which is not good for your health and can lead to medical conditions such as numonea or lung cancer. Some serious consequences about youths vaping is that it could lead you to health problems such as breathing issues, lung damage and heart risk. Besides that, it could also lead to nicotine addiction which is bad for you as it is highly addictive and it is hard to quit as once you start , you will never stop. Things that can be done to discourage youths from vaping is that schools can collaborate with the police to give a talk in their schools during their morning assembly to encourage them and to tell them how harmful vaping is and why they should not get near them. Besides them, parents can also get in action by guiding them to the right pathway of life or have a open conversation about the harmfulness of vaping and why you should not vape.

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Joe initially thought that vaping would bring him some sense of comfort and help him to relieve stress. Joe said that he was not hooked immediately but later depended on the device to get over a failed romance in December 2024. Joe had a friend who was depressed, got introduced to kpods at the age of 14 and he started to abuse it too. One night he went to the lift lobby near the eighth floor and sat on the ledge. After gis friend's death, Joe started to rely more on Kpods to help him pull through. He finally stopped using Kpods to help him relieve his stress when his friend's mother reached out to him. Vaping can also break relationships apart when family members dont spend enough time with each other. They can educate youths more on the health risks of vaping

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1. Joe’s thoughts about vaping:

At first, Joe thought vaping was just something fun and harmless to try because his friend introduced it to him. But once he started, he realised it made him feel like a “zombie” and disconnected from himself. Even though the high felt strong, it didn’t last, and soon he felt worse than before. Looking back, Joe regrets it deeply because he knows that all the time and money he wasted on vaping could have been used for better things like studying or spending time with family. He now feels like he threw away a big part of his life.

2. Serious consequences of youths vaping:

Vaping is not as harmless as it looks. For one, many vape pods are secretly laced with drugs like ketamine, which can seriously affect the brain. Young people who vape can end up addicted and spend huge amounts of money just to keep up with the habit. It also harms their health, causing memory problems, numbness, and mood swings. On top of that, vaping can lead to isolation and even tragedies, like how Joe’s close friend passed away after struggling with it. It shows that vaping can ruin lives in more ways than one.

3. Recommendations to discourage youths from vaping:

To stop more young people from vaping, there needs to be more honest conversations. Schools and parents should explain the real dangers clearly, instead of brushing it off. Youths also need safe spaces to deal with stress so they don’t turn to vaping in the first place. The government can help too by making vape products harder to get. Finally, hearing real stories from people like Joe, who regret their choices, can be powerful in helping others avoid the same mistake.

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Joe’s thoughts about vaping changed drastically over time. At first, he thought it was harmless and just like a normal vape. However, after using it, he felt extremely sluggish and dizzy, describing himself as being “like a zombie.” Later, he admitted that vaping seemed to help him escape from stress and cope with problems, but he soon realised it was damaging his life. Eventually, Joe regretted using vapes, saying that he wasted time he could have used to study or do something better.

There are several serious consequences of youths vaping. Firstly, vaping can quickly lead to addiction, especially when the vape is laced with drugs. Joe found himself relying on the vape constantly and spending large amounts of money on it. Secondly, it caused serious health problems, such as numbness, coughing up blood, and mental distress. Thirdly, vaping can destroy relationships. Joe’s friend, who was also addicted, tragically died, and Joe’s family suffered from his changed behaviour.

To discourage youths from vaping, more education and awareness campaigns should be conducted to highlight the dangers. Strict enforcement against illegal drug-laced vapes is also necessary. Lastly, schools and families should provide stronger emotional support so that young people do not turn to vaping as a coping mechanism.

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1. Joe feels deep regret about vaping. He believes it has wasted time that could have been spent studying or improving himself. He notices how it distracted him from his goals and harmed his focus and energy. Additionally, he associates vaping with negative consequences for his well-being and academics. Overall, Joe sees it as a serious mistake, something that took away opportunities and a part of his life that he cannot get back.

2. Youth vaping can lead to several serious consequences. Firstly, it can harm physical health, causing lung and heart problems. Secondly, it can affect mental focus and academic performance, as time and energy are diverted to the habit. Thirdly, it can create addiction and dependence, making it hard to quit. Overall, vaping at a young age can limit opportunities, damage well-being, and leave lasting regrets.

3. To discourage youths from vaping, education and awareness campaigns can play a key role. Schools and parents can inform teenagers about the health risks, addiction, and long-term consequences. Strict regulations on the sale and marketing of vapes to minors can also help. Encouraging healthy alternatives, hobbies, and peer support programs can guide youths away from vaping and promote better choices for their well-being and future.

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He thought vaping would help him feel better and forget about his problems. At first, he thought it was safe. He started vaping every day and made it part of his daily life. He spent over $1,000 each month on vapes. He stopped doing fun things like swimming and playing video games with his best friend. Instead, they would just vape together.

Then, something very sad happened. His friend fell from a ledge in their building and died. They were both only 14 years old. After that, he felt even worse and could not stop vaping. He was already addicted and found it very hard to quit.

To help stop young people from vaping, schools can have talks in the morning. Teachers or guests can speak about how vaping hurts the body and the brain. They can also show videos of people who used to vape. These people can talk about how vaping made their lives worse. Hearing real stories can help students understand the danger.

Schools can also talk about the rules and the fines for vaping. If students know they can get into trouble, they may not want to try it. Teaching students early can help them stay safe and healthy.

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joe thought vaping could relieve his stress and his problem he though that vape was harmless and works like a normal vape.After he took that one puff he started feeling dizzy and acted like a zombie he was not hooked immediately but he depended on that device then.but soon he realised that it is a waste of time and could do a-lot of better things like studying instead of using kpod that will hurt his close ones

Youth vaping can lead to serious health and life consequences. It exposes teens to harmful chemicals that can damage the lungs and affect brain development, especially because most vapes contain nicotine, a highly addictive substance. This addiction can interfere with concentration, memory, and school performance. Vaping is also linked to increased anxiety, depression, and mood swings. Over time, it may lead to the use of cigarettes or other drugs. Additionally, using vapes in schools or restricted areas can result in disciplinary actions or legal issues.

Youth can discourage vaping by raising awareness about its risks, supporting friends who want to quit, and setting a positive example themselves. Getting involved in school or community campaigns and creating fun, healthy alternatives to vaping can also make a big difference. Speaking up when they see vaping and promoting honest conversations among peers helps create a culture where vaping isn't seen as normal or cool.

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1) joe thought vaping could relief stress

2).Teen vaping carries serious, potentially long-term health consequences. These include nicotine addiction, negative impacts on brain development, and increased risk of respiratory problems and other health issues. Vaping can also lead to increased risk of smoking traditional cigarettes

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Joe feels strongly that vaping is harmful for young people. He points out that it is addictive because of nicotine, that many youths are tricked into thinking it is safe, and that it is turning into a worrying trend among teenagers. He believes these reasons show why vaping should not be encouraged.

The dangers of vaping include serious lung problems, long-term nicotine addiction, and negative effects on brain development. Young people who vape may also struggle with concentration and academic performance.

To stop youths from vaping, schools and parents should work together to provide education and guidance. Campaigns on social media and strict enforcement of laws against illegal sales can also help reduce the habit among teenagers.

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when Joe said “ I felt like I threw part of my life away “ and admits that vaping is useless it shows how bad vaping can affect a person especially when they think that vaping is a harmless habit when it contains tons of harmful chemicals

people who vape thinks that vaping is a harmless habit but vaping can cause them their life and even causing cancer in their lungs and affecting it very badly

I think the government in Singapore should be have have serious fines so that repeated offenders will remember

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1.Joe initially thought it was just a normal vape and did not realize how harmful it was.

He later regretted using vaping products, saying he wasted a part of his life that could have been spent studying or doing something better.

2.It can cause serious health issues such as tremors, numbness, and physical deterioration.

It can lead to mental health struggles, isolation, and even death, as seen in the case of Joe’s friend who died after falling from a ledge.

3.Educate youths on the dangers of vaping and how laced products can contain harmful drugs.

Provide emotional and mental health support to teenagers to reduce their reliance on substances as coping mechanisms.

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1. joe thought that vaping could help him relieve stress until he realised how harmful vaping is and he regretted using the product and also saying that he wasted a part of his life that could have been spent on studying.

2. vaping can cause serious health problems such as numbness and deterioration. it can lead to having mental health struggles and even death.

3. schools can provide education and guidance on why vape is harmful to us