Zeptive

09/02/2025

Va**ng can be used as a dangerous coping tool for teens battling stress, anxiety, or depression. Ni****ne and THC often intensify the very symptoms teens are trying to escape.

✔️ More than half of youth who v**e report significant depression symptoms
✔️ Va**ng is linked to low self-esteem, sleep problems, and chronic anxiety

We need compassionate conversations, early intervention, and school-based supports that promote healthier coping strategies. Let’s give teens the tools to thrive.

Read more here: https://www.zeptive.com/post/mental-health-and-va**ng

Many teens v**e to cope with stress or anxiety, but ni****ne and THC can worsen mental health. Support and alternatives are key to prevention.

08/26/2025

Va**ng isn’t harmless, and the long-term health risks are alarming. For educators, healthcare professionals, and parents alike, understanding what’s actually in a v**e cloud is crucial.

A v**e cloud can contain:
🔸 Ni****ne, even when labeled ni****ne-free
🔸 Toxic flavoring chemicals
🔸 Heavy metals from heating coils
🔸 Ultrafine particles that reach deep into the lungs

Awareness is the first step in prevention.

Read the full article by Zeptive here:

Learn how va**ng chemicals affect your lungs, heart, and brain. Understand the health risks of e-cigarette ingredients and their impact on your body's vital systems and long-term wellness.

08/20/2025

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08/08/2025

Va**ng among teens is becoming harder to detect, not because it’s less frequent, but because it’s better hidden. Common v**e spots in schools include bathrooms, locker rooms, stairwells, and even classrooms.

How schools can respond:
✔ Install Zeptive's smart sensors
✔ Develop clear response plans
✔ Train staff on device recognition
✔ Involve students in prevention efforts
✔ Keep families informed

Read more here article here:

Discover where students commonly v**e on school grounds and proven strategies to address youth va**ng.

07/25/2025

Zeptive's latest article breaks down how adults can support teens with real refusal skills that don’t isolate them from their friends.

Tips include:
-Practicing subtle responses
-Encouraging supportive, non-va**ng peer groups
-Normalizing the awkwardness of saying no

Read more here: https://www.zeptive.com/post/teenage-refusal-skills

07/17/2025

Studies show that teens want to quit va**ng, but they need the right support. Evidence-based strategies can help them quit:

✅ Cold turkey method
✅ Ni****ne replacements
✅ Peer support
✅ Interactive text programs

🔗 Read more:

E-cigarettes remain the top to***co product among youth. Many want to quit va**ng, citing health and cost. Supportive, tailored programs are key.

07/16/2025

Zeptive is back for day 2 at the 2025 M.A.S.S. Paul J. Andrews Summer Executive Institute, the leading conference for Massachusetts superintendents.

07/16/2025

07/15/2025

Zeptive is at Mashpee High School in Massachusetts this week for the Paul J. Andrews Summer Executive Institute, part of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents professional development program.

Running through July 17, this annual event brings together Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and District Administrators for three days of keynote speakers, breakout sessions, collegial meetings, and community engagement.

We’re proud to support education leaders and the future of K–12 innovation.

07/09/2025

Attorney General Mayes has filed civil complaints against v**e retailers in Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale, and Tempe in Arizona for illegally selling ni****ne products to minors. These stores repeatedly sold to kids as young as 16, ignoring warnings, ID checks, and the law.

“As a mom and AG, I won’t tolerate this. Arizona’s youth deserve protection from ni****ne addiction,” said Mayes.

📄 Full press release:

PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced her office is cracking down on v**e stores in the Valley for selling to***cos products to underage consumers.The Office of the Attorney General (AGO) has filed civil complaint against New York Smoke Shop LLC and Pro Source Supply LLC, Pro Sourc...

07/08/2025

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07/08/2025

Big win for Atlanta: the City Council just passed a law banning v**e and smoke shops within 1,000 feet of schools. The ordinance, led by Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari, aims to reduce youth access to va**ng products. It went into effect immediately.

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The Atlanta City Council has voted to keep v**e and smoke shops away from schools.