Gracie Cook WRD 110 Ongoing Research Archive by Gracie Cook

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graciecook2 — 2024-01-17 17:03:55 UTC

When answering the question about who i am today Chick-Fil-A was the first thing that popped into my mind. Its brought me new opportunities and a surplus of new friends that i talk to and work with everyday. Chick-Fil-A will help me achieve my dreams in the future as i have already once been promoted to the leadership position of a team trainer which means next year when i apply for college i will be able to apply for and hopefully get accepted into Chick-Fil-A's leaders scholarship program.

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graciecook2 — 2024-01-17 17:08:55 UTC

My mom has always been one of the biggest inspirations in my life. She has always had an amazing work ethic and has always taught me that i have to work hard for what i want to achieve in the future. She showed me a strong indepent household figure my entire life growing up which has now taught me to act the same and not count on anyone else for what I want in life. My mom also works as a travel nurse and has been available to guide me through all my ups and downs this year while taking my CNA class with Mrs.Jones and also the state test.

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graciecook2 — 2024-01-18 03:02:29 UTC

I don't play any sports and im only involved in a few extracurriculars at school so the the majority of my time is spent with the people I work with. When looking at the questions it really made me think about how they have changed the way I think and act but also the impact they've left on my heart. They are kind, smart, encouraging, funny, hardworking and leaders and they really do push me everyday to do better. When i accomplished goals like being promoted to trainer and also passing my CNA exam which boost me to my future goals they were all there all there to congratulate me which makes them a big part of who I am today.

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graciecook2 — 2024-01-18 03:08:32 UTC

The way I was raised has greatly affected how I have been shaped as a person. My entire life my dad has done nothing but spoiled me and given me any and everything i've ever wanted but not at no cost. He never had any sons so whether it was mowing the grass, washing the dishes, or even just sitting with him to watch a football I was always around him but i would get whatever i wanted in return. He is one of the hardest workers I know and i belive i get that quality from him as well. He also taught me to never settle and be indepent. He's taught me how to change my breaks and oil, fix my spark plugs, put a tire on and many more things which have all greatly shaped me into the women I am today.

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graciecook2 — 2024-01-18 03:15:31 UTC

One thing is for sure and it is that I would not be who I am today without Kate. Through I met Kate just two short years ago I feel like I've known her forever. We have very similar goals in life and she pushes me everyday to be better and achieve those goals. She is kind hearted, gentle, caring and is the first person to tell me to fix my attitude. As were growing up and focusing on college and jobs we've been worrying about if/when well have time to hangout but Kate is always the first person to make free time in her schedule which has taught me punctuality and that you should always make time for what you care about.

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graciecook2 — 2024-01-18 03:22:29 UTC

There were two things that immediately came to mind when I saw the question "what are your dreams for the future" the first of which was trauma surgery and emergency medicine. From a very young age I've always had a love for helping others and ever since my mom has taken me into the hospital with her I've had a love for surgery and emergency medicine. I love the thrill and adrenaline that comes with the aspect of not knowing what you could do that day but I also love the intricacy and detail that it takes to preform a surgery. Saving lives is always something I've known that I want to do so there is no doubt in my mind that I want to work somewhere in emergency medicine.

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graciecook2 — 2024-01-18 03:29:42 UTC

The other thing that popped into my mind when thinking about what my goals are in the future was that I want to someday start a family. In the picture above is one of my favorite content creators Devin Cordle. She shares the real realities of being a mom and I find it so raw and inspiring. I've always loved kids and can not wait to someday raise my own. My parents and content creators like Devin make me realize that I can have both the amazing job and a family and still be able to make it work.

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graciecook2 — 2024-01-18 03:35:38 UTC

The first thing that popped in my mind when I read "who are you today" was energy drinks. Most people my age who are around me often know me to always have an energy drink in my hand. Yes, they taste good. Yes, I am slightly dependent on the caffeine and yes, I know that is not healthy nor good for me. I use the energy drinks more as a way to cope with my social anxiety. They keep my mind distracted from events where I am anxious and they also sometimes start conversation. I am naturally a very anxious person and get myself worked up often over things that I don't need to be upset over and having a energy often calms that sense of anxiety and brings me a sense of peace and routine.

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graciecook2 — 2024-01-18 03:40:42 UTC

I strive everyday to use the values my grandparents and parents taught me for good. My grandpa battled cancer for 18 years but always had a smile on his face. He taught me to be kind, caring, compassionate, inspiring, and to push through any obstacle you come in contact with. My grandparents were married for 50 years and my nana stuck by my grandpa's side through the countless chemo and radiation sessions, the surgeys, trips and experimental trials he went through and never once complained even though she was hurting too. I have never meet two stronger more loving people and they have greatly shaped me into who I am today.

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graciecook2 — 2024-01-18 03:48:22 UTC

Whenever I was thinking about how to answer the question of how I will achieve my goals all I could think about is my CNA state test that I just took (and passed!!) along with my plan to take EMT next year in order to work in the ER at UK or Baptist while i'm in college to get me in that ER/ emergency medicine setting as soon as I can. That in short is the timeline/ plan I have set out so far for myself but I couldn't or wouldn't not have even thought about any of that if it hadn't been for Mrs.Jones. She gave me all those opportunities and has pushed excel in all of them making it possible for me to get on track to accomplishing my dreams and goals as soon as possible.

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graciecook2 — 2024-01-25 15:12:25 UTC

One of the biggest influences on social media right now is Alix Earle. I've noticed the use of rhetoric while watching Alix's videos specifically through the use of ethos. She is a new grad college student who shows all the aspects of her life from getting to go to college and completing her degree, get ready with me, parties and even her dirty room. She is very relatable which ,makes it easy for her to use rhetoric through ethos to influence us all. She also uses kairos as everything she does is either already trending, starting to trend or she is about to make it start trending.

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graciecook2 — 2024-01-25 15:24:01 UTC

One thing I see advertised everyday in bloom super greens. Bloom uses rhetoric specifically through logos. Bloom does not directly make ads to influence us however they partner with our favorite influencers, at this point it seems to be anyone who has over 100 thousand followers, to get us to buy these greens. They pay influencers to tell viewers about how these greens taste so good and make them feel so thin and debloated and gives them so much natural energy. This is an example of rhetoric through logos as they know that women want to feel skinny and not bloated and use that to their advantage to sell their product.

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graciecook2 — 2024-01-25 15:27:37 UTC

When I scroll through Instagram i often see reels that I find funny and relatable. These reels also use rhetoric. This one in specific uses ethos as the author is a women who posts about fashion and beauty and influences me to buy things like the Charlotte Tilbury bronzer which is pictured. I chose this video in specific because it also used an appeal to kairos. At the time of viewing this video i had just gotten paid and was debating on buying some makeup from sephora and i did so after watching that reel.

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graciecook2 — 2024-01-25 15:34:06 UTC

One place I see rhetoric often is in the lineups for music festivals. For this specific one they have two of my favorite artists, Zach Bryan and Tyler Childers headlining the 4-day festival. The creator of this lineup poster uses the rhetorical device of ethos to convince me that I need tickets. They one do this by showing us the credentials they have as a music festival as they say they are the worlds biggest and best music and bourbon festival. They also show their credibility as Childers and Bryan are not small underground artists, they are very big with millions of monthly listeners and do not just headline any festivle.

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graciecook2 — 2024-01-25 15:40:18 UTC

As a teenager I spend so much time scrolling on tiktok. When I was planning a trip my friends and I are taking to Knoxville it was the first place I went to look. This creator in specific uses both ethos and logos in his videos. To start he lives in Knoxville and this is a key part of his content. He talks alot about how hes lived there for more than 5 years and "tried it all" making him sound like a credible source. Also most of his recommended things are budget friendly and appeals to logic as when I was planning the trip we had one big expensive thing but also wanted a few cheaper things to fill our time and this video influenced me to plan out the smaller things he recommended.

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graciecook2 — 2024-01-25 15:41:20 UTC

I have an energy drink everyday, which can get farley expensive. When I walked into the gas station this immediately caught my eye and made me think "yes!! this is exactly where i see rhetoric everyday", as this is such an appeal to logos. Red Bull's are usually around 3 dollars and 40 cents at the gas station, though i don't often by them individually it can get very expensive when you do. This uses logos as it uses logic to convince you to buy the two instead of the one because if you buy another one later on, say the next day you would be losing money as you would pay say $3.40 twice instead of only $6 once.

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graciecook2 — 2024-01-25 15:41:51 UTC

One of the biggest things I see on TikTok everyday is new hairstyles, and i try them everytime. These videos always use either logos or ethos to convince me to try a new hairstyle or a new hair product. When these videos use logos its usually a video like the one pictured of a slick-back hairstyle, ranging from buns to braids. These appeal to logos as if my hair is dirty or greasy and i don't have much time its easy to do one of these slick-back methods. When the video appeals to ethos its usually someone who has similar hair to mine showing a hairstyle or product which i then go try because they are similar to me.

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graciecook2 — 2024-01-25 15:42:18 UTC

The biggest thing i see on my For You Page on TikTok is TikTok shop ads. This one in particular is an example of rhetoric in daily life as it uses the appeal to logos to convince you to buy this concealer. The concealer is originally 32 dollars but is half off with the TikTok shop coupon. Even if a person had just bought this concealer from the store they would still probably repurchase while this coupon is valid as you could buy two for the price of one.

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graciecook2 — 2024-01-25 15:42:33 UTC

This sweatshirt diy has been all over my titkok lately and every video uses rhetorical devices to convince me to make it myself. This video in particular uses logos to convince me to make it. She shows all the materials she uses and the cost of the materials which all together I much less than your normal sweatshirt so it makes sense to make this one if i think it is cute. She also uses ethos as she makes step by step videos to these sweatshirts which boosts her credibility as a rhetor.

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graciecook2 — 2024-01-26 14:13:55 UTC

Posts like these always convince me that i need to buy that prom dress. Often the boutiques that post these around january-march as it is just in time for prom season. This is the use of kairos. Since they are posting these posts right around the time everyone is going prom dress shopping they are convincing you to come shop at their dress shop for your prom dress if you like the ones they post.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-02 14:12:20 UTC

One of the biggest issues in health today is overeating and obesity. The article proposes that over half of adults will be obese by 2030 if there is no change. The article talks about how obesity is a difficult disease to treat as most people will not chose to help themselves. Most people who aren't obese don't make excuses for people who are obese.This being said, they don't feel bad for the people who are obese and not wanting to help themselves. Obesity also leads to many more health problems like heart diseases among other problems.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-02 14:28:37 UTC

A big mental health struggle in today's society is Anxiety. The article talks about how the COVID pandemic and previous trauma have greatly affected peoples mental health. After being in the house and working from home after COVID many people have lost all their social abilities and now have intense anxiety about leaving the house. After covid there was a 24% increase in anxiety. There is not as much of a stigma around mental health now as there used to be so it is pretty normalized by the rest of society to have anxiety or other mental health issues.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-02 14:29:18 UTC

The flu has always been around, however it had been normalized to get your flu vaccination so cases were not as high as they are now. Since people pushed back on the covid vaccination they also stopped getting their flu vaccinations. Since December flu cases have been rising. Researchers from the CDC say that its not too late to get your flu vaccination and you should still get it since cases are so high.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-02 14:29:35 UTC

A huge problem currently is the shortage of nurses. This article talks about how increasing age, lesser work ethic, and nurse burnout are causing a shortage in nurses. The National Library of Medicine says that the job outlook is not looking to grow much as new nurses are experiencing burnout since they is a mass amount of patients and a little amount of nurses. Hospitals and corporations aren't doing much to help this issue as they aren't incentivising or rising the pay of nursing careers much.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-02 14:32:52 UTC

Sexually transmitted infections have been increasingly rising recently as, like the article says, people are not using simple protection like a condom because they are more worried about not getting pregnant. People think that if they are on birth control then they don't have to use a condom so this is causing an increase in STI's. The article talks about how there is an increase in "hook up" culture as many people are just looking for one night stands and then are not getting tested afterwards.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-02 14:38:54 UTC

Abortion is one of the biggest health, social, and political issues today. The article talks about how Ohio residents are begging the Biden administration to ease up on abortion laws. The article highlights a women who was detained by police in Ohio when she sought care for her terminated pregnancy. People today usually have strongly opinionated views on this subject and they are either completely against abortion or completely for it.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-02 14:39:45 UTC

This article talks about the rising amount of syphilis. In the article they highlight how syphilis cases are reaching all time highs since 1950 and how the amount of cases is varying amongst all age groups including newborns. The article also talks about how stds present no symptoms so people don't know they have it, which is causing a rapid spread. Most people today who are exposed to syphilis and other std's are often at or below poverty level which makes it hard to control the outbreaks of these diseases and also hard to prevent the outbreaks.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-02 14:41:08 UTC

This article talks about the link between a human growth hormone that was given to children years ago that is now linked to causing dementia and alzhemiers. Though the article doesn’t identify exactly which growth hormone it is talking about it does mention how said growth hormone has been led to causing many congnative diseases like the ones listed above. People in the community that had taken these growth hormones are worried about how they may decline in the future are are requesting further testing that truly links the hormone to Alzheimer’s and dementa.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-02 14:42:15 UTC

Most women look for ways to change and alter their cosmetic image. One of the biggest and most expensive ways to do this is through cosmetic surgery. Recently people have been looking for ways to get these surgeries but for cheaper than they usually would. In the dominican republic many surgeons are offering cosmetic surgeries to Americans at a discounted rate, however these surgeries are leading people to many complications and so far over 90 deaths. However many people are still looking for and getting these surgeries because they are cheap and they want the results.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-02 14:43:23 UTC

One of the biggest concerns with teens in todays day and age is vaping and the wide consumption of nicotine products. Nicotine and the chemicals in vapes are linked to cancer and other terrible diseases. In this article they talk about the short term and long term effects vaping takes on the body and also about what causes it to be addictive and things you can do to stop. Lots of statements like this are put out on platforms teens use everyday in order to get them to stop vaping and consuming the harsh chemicals which is why Facebook and adults continue to fund, make and push them onto social media

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-08 17:09:33 UTC

This article from Jama Network discusses the new advancements in screening for Eating Disorders. Eating Disorders is one of the biggest health issues amoungst teens and young adults. Almost 80% of eating disorders go undiagnosed according to the arcticle only and about 10% of dignosed patients seek treatment. Eating disorders effect mental, physical and emotional heath. The article talks about how eating disorders were previously diagnosed through a few screening questions that talk about your eating habits and how you feel after you eat and also though a calorie intake test. Now, new research suggests that these screenings were not going in depth enough and leaving people who had ED symptoms undiagnosed.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-08 17:10:38 UTC

In this article PubMed talks about how eating disorders in teens and young adults has been linked to leading to developmental issues in the brain and other organs. Often teens with eating disorders are not providing their body with enough health nutrients like fatty acids, protein and certain vitaminas that their bodies need to grow and develop the article states. It talks about how teens are only eating things that are low in calories which in turn are also low in nutrients. PubMed suggests that around 1 in 4 teens today have an eating disorder and atleast 1 in 5 are suffering with developmental issues due to it.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-08 17:11:15 UTC

Athletes are the most prominent group in eating disorder studies as over 40% of athletes struggle with eating disorders. PubMed suggests dancers, cheerleaders, basketball players and wrestlers along with other athletes are being shown to have the highest numbers of eating disorders compared to other athletes and the general population. Along with these specific sports female athletes have been shown to be at a greater risk for eating disorders as they are viewed through different societal standards. These eating habits in athletes have been linked to lower athletic performance and also higher injury risk.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-08 17:12:08 UTC

Another big health issue today is the availability of period products for teens in school. Only 8 states require period products to be placed in schools with funding and 9 states require them in schools with no funding. The article states that 1 in 4 women have to chose between eating and buying menstrual products. This is causing women to miss out on jobs, educations and opportunities as they have to decide whether they will have food on the table or have sanitary products. The article talks about how this is causing other health issues like anxiety, depression and other social/ emotional issues.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-08 17:12:46 UTC

This NPR article discusses a plea by women all over the country for free menstrual products in school. The article says 4 in 5 women miss school or work due to then not having access to menstrual products. I personally think this is a public health problem because women should not have to risk their education or their jobs/ income due to not having access to a product that allows us to function normally during a period which is a natural bodily function. The article discusses how public schools don’t have the budget or funding from the state to be able to provide these products for free and how administrators and legislators don’t see the big problem.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-08 17:13:31 UTC

A big concern in the health of the public is obesity however most people are intimidated to go to the gym due to the culture that is present. Toxic gym culture is a big issue as it is driving people away from the gym due to anxiety, embarrassment and peer pressure which is leading to obesity and unhealthy lifestyles. The article also discusses how this leads people to injury’s and furthering their already current injuries as they are scared of what people may say if they don’t go to the gym and lift heavy loads.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-08 17:14:25 UTC

One of the biggest problems in health care currently is the shortage of nurses. The aacnursing article discusses the reasoning behind the nursing shortage like how new nurses are experiencing pre mature burnout due to the heavy load of patients. Also after the pandemic most nurses left their regular hospital in search for a higher paying travel job as they felt they were working too hard for two little pay. The job outlook is not looking to increase anytime soon bc the new generation (gen z) is more likely to take jobs in the social media, fashion, and marketing industries.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-08 17:15:20 UTC

Another health issue in today’s society that is really prominent is the accessibility of insulin for diabetics. One in two dibetics don’t have access to insulin the article states. They suggest having more coverage by insurance as well as having insulin covered by Medicare and Medicaid as those are the patients that need it the most. The article talks about how over 60 million Americans have diabetics with no access to insulin and are at risk for kidney failure, blindness, and limb amputation

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-08 17:15:50 UTC

Insulin is so easily accessible for diabetics, especially type two diabetics. Insulin is not as mass produced as other drugs so the price of insulin is very high which is one of the main points the article touches on. 90 to 95% of type two diabetes and over half of those diabetics don’t have access to the amount of insulin they need if they have access to any at all . The article talks about how people are “rationing” their insulin in order to not run out before their next supply that is covered by insurance comes. This is leading people to eating disorders and to be deficient in the vitamins and nutrients they need

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-08 17:17:32 UTC

Cancer has always been an issues in society it seems like everything causes it and nothing solves it. Many people have fought cancer or know people who have fought cancer and can testify to how tough of a battle it is. In this article they talk about a new clinical trial where they are developing small and large cell lung cancer treatments. These treatments have shown better results than previous more invasive treatments that are killing healthy cells as well.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-13 14:18:35 UTC

The subject i've chosen for this padlet and for my research project is underage nicotine consumption. In this article from the CDC, they talk about the risks of the use of E-cigarettes (vapes) in underage people. The article talks about how the vapes contain nicotine which is a highly addictive chemical and can cause brain alterations at a young age. the article also discuses how about how 76% of students reported using or buying these nicotine products.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-13 14:26:23 UTC

This article from the National Library of Medicine discusses how not only are over 30% of high schoolers using vapes there is around 10% of middle schoolers vaping as well. This is casing kids to become addicted earlier and stay addicted longer. The article focuses a lot on how the advertisements for these vapes are marketed towards teens and people with developing brains. These advertisements contain fun colors and pictures and talk about how these vapes can reduces things like anxiety. Along with the advertisements being directed towards teens the flavors of these vapes are as well. They come in flavors like bubblegum, raspberry and rainbow ice. The article also talks about how these addictive chemicals can cause you to be unfocused in the classroom. They stated example about how if you are dependent of this nicotine then you will do anything to consume it this includes skipping out on class times and events with your peers.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-13 14:37:49 UTC

In this article the author focuses more on why teens are attracted to and using this form of nicotine as their go to. She talks about how in 2021 the FDA started to "crack down" on the kid-friendly advertisements to stop teens from being attracted to these products. A psychiatrist at the child minds institute says that teens and young adults are more attracted to the sleek and accessible design. The psychiatrist talks about how the design of these vapes allows teens to always have in on them reducing the anxiety of social situations. One mom and school administer also talk about how there isn't much negative reinforcement if children are caught with these vapes. Most schools just take it away however kids can just go out and buy a new one.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-13 14:42:21 UTC

Like most articles this one is titled "know the risk" but unlike most other articles it actually goes into the longterm and shortterm effects of what actually happens not only to your body but to your mind. One of the main risks is the risk of addiction. The article states that if you get addicted to nictone at a young age you are more likely to use stronger tobacco products in the future as well as other drugs. They also talk about the risks your brain is at like the risk of mood disorders and the loss of impulse control.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-13 14:46:39 UTC

Another popular form of nicotine consumption is through pouches that sit in your upper lip pocket called "Zyns". Zyn pouches, like vapes come in fun flavors and are easy to use. The pouches contain just nicotine, no tobacco and are most popular among athletes like baseball and hockey players as they can put the pouch in their mouth while they are playing and get the effects. The article talks about how these pouches are harder to direct which makes them so appealing to kids as they cant get caught.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-13 15:02:38 UTC

Zyns like described in this New York Times article are little white pillows filled with nicotine that are packed into your upper lip. Your saliva causes the nicotine to release from the pouch directly into your blood stream meaning you may only need to have the pouch in for 10 minutes. The article focuses more on what gets these teens hooked onto zyns and what persuades them to try them in the first place rather than the chemicals behind them. Zyns are a fairly new product so people who are using them only know what they've been told. Young teenage boys favorite influencer on tiktok and their friends are what is influenced them to try these pouches an once they start it is hard to stop.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-13 15:07:45 UTC

This article from a news station in Buffalo New York. The experts in this article talk a lot about how bans and restrictions on vaping are making it harder for teens to get their hands on these products which they are used to using. This is causing teens to find other nicotine products like Zyn pouches but also things like weed and other recreational drugs. Since people don't know a lot about these pouches they go easily undetected in schools which is allowing kids to pop them in during class and leave them in while the teacher is instructing causing them to miss no instruction but also get their nicotine fix.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-13 15:15:47 UTC

This was the most informational article i could find about what a Zyn truly was and how they have been developed and regulated. The article says that these pouches are not yet regulated by the FDA meaning they are much easier for teens to get their hands on. Since these pouches are just nicotine they have been developed to be stronger than vapes and other products teens have been using. This is causing a quicker "buzz" but also quicker side effect like the alterations it makes in your brain. They have also been found harder to quit as they are what is used as a resource for people who have previously used nicotine to quit.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-13 15:22:34 UTC

Smokeless tobacco is another form of nicotine consumption that is popular among athletes. The article says that compared to other high school students, high school athletes use double the smokeless tobacco. Though it is not the most popular form of nicotine consumption as the flavors aren't as good and its pretty obvious when your using it, it is still used by teens around me. Smokeless tobacco is one of the leading causes of mouth cancer and it is very rapidly occurring after the use of smokeless tobacco.

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graciecook2 — 2024-02-13 15:27:10 UTC

The article says 1 in 10 high school students are using vapes and 1 in 8 high school students reported currently using nicotine products. This being said the article by the CDC goes on to talk about how students are more likely to be using these products now more than ever as they are peer pressured by their classmates and they see their parents using the as well. Students reported that they didn't know how to say no to their friends when they first tried it and now they are addicted.