Zeptive

10/22/2025

New podcast from Zeptive! 🎙️

In our very first podcast episode, hosts Will and Cindy tackle the growing challenge of va**ng in schools, workplaces, and other environments.

We dive into how Zeptive’s advanced v**e detection technology goes beyond just detection: from identifying ni****ne and THC, to recognizing masking attempts, and integrating with existing security systems.

You’ll hear how our wireless and wired detectors are helping organizations:
✅ Respond faster
✅ Prevent incidents
✅ Create healthier and safer environments

Watch now:

In our first episode of Zeptive's Podcasts, hosts Will and Cindy take a deep dive into the growing challenge of va**ng across schools, workplaces, and hospit...

10/11/2025

Data is vital in the fight against youth va**ng. Zeptive's latest article explores how schools can leverage va**ng detection data not just to catch incidents, but to uncover behavior patterns, identify high-risk areas, and evaluate intervention efforts. When schools shift from reaction to prevention, data becomes a tool for healthier outcomes.

Read the full article 👉 https://www.zeptive.com/post/what-schools-can-learn-from-va**ng-detection-data

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Discover the insights hidden in va**ng detection data and how schools can use them to improve campus safety and support student wellness.

10/06/2025

Stealth va**ng is a difficult school safety challenge. Students are using highly discreet devices and evasive behaviors to v**e in classrooms, bathrooms, and hallways, often undetected.

Our latest article breaks down:
✔️ What stealth va**ng looks like
✔️ Why it’s so hard to catch
✔️ What schools can do to respond proactively

Prevention is possible with the right tools and awareness. V**e detectors, like those offered by Zeptive, can identify trace levels of v**e aerosol in real-time, even when the behavior is hard to see.

📖 Read the full article:

Learn what stealth va**ng is, why it's so difficult to detect, and how students are hiding it in plain sight. Get informed to stay ahead.

10/03/2025

Zeptive's CEO and Co-Founder, Will Hargett, attended ASIS International's in New Orleans this week, joining global security leaders to address pressing challenges from physical threats to emerging health and safety risks.

As a pioneer in v**e detection technology, Zeptive is proud to have contributed to the conversation around proactive threat detection and creating safer environments.

09/25/2025

🚨 Heading to ASIS International's in New Orleans? Zeptive is bringing next-level innovation to GSX! Join us at Booth #502 to explore how our cutting-edge technology is shaping the future of security.

📍 Where: Booth #502, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
📅 When: September 29 to October 1, 2025
🔗 Plan your visit:

Search for booth space by size, type or location with the exhibitor floor plan.

09/23/2025

Va**ng is quietly fueling chronic absenteeism. Students who v**e are more likely to miss school, whether due to health complications, mental health struggles, suspensions and disciplinary action, or ni****ne withdrawal and addiction.

Schools can make a difference. Proactive steps include:
📍 Zeptive's v**e detection technology
📍 Education for students and families
📍 Support over punishment
📍 Better tracking of va**ng-related absences

Read more here 👉

Explore how va**ng contributes to student absenteeism and its effects on academic performance and school engagement. Learn how schools can respond.

09/17/2025

A study found nearly 2,000 chemicals in popular v**e liquids, many of them unidentified, and some linked to severe health risks.

⚠️ Some examples of identified chemicals include:
• Isophorone: which is found in paint and adhesives
• Vanillin: A popular flavor enhancer but, when found in higher concentrations, can cause respiratory irritation
• Diacetyl: linked to popcorn lung
• Heavy metals such as lead, nickel, and cadmium

Even more concerning, some v**es could be laced with dangerous and potentially deadly substances.

Read more and learn how Zeptive is helping spaces detect and deter va**ng:

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Discover the hidden dangers of va**ng, from toxic chemicals and heavy metals to unregulated substances like delta-8 THC and even potential contamination with deadly drugs. Learn what’s really inside your v**e.

09/11/2025

Heading to ASIS Global Security Exchange (GSX) in New Orleans?

Zeptive is bringing next-level innovation to GSX 2025 from September 29 to October 1, 2025. Stop by Booth #502 and connect with us.

📍 Booth #502
📅 Sept 29 – Oct 1, 2025
📌 Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

🔗 Plan your visit: https://tinyurl.com/jnjkzc5b

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

🏫🌱Trakų rajono savivaldybė, siekdama užtikrinti saugesnę ir sveikesnę aplinką moksleiviams ir atsižvelgdama į gerąsias užsienio šalių praktikas, pirmoji Lietuvoje 9-iose savivaldybės mokyklose įdiegė pažangią, centralizuotai valdomą rūkymo ir garinimo atvejų detekcijos, informavimo ir statistinės analizės sistemą. 🚭
🎓🔹Pirmoji sistema praėjusiais metais įdiegta Trakų Vytauto Didžiojo gimnazijoje, o šią vasarą naujai įdiegtos sistemos dar 8-iose ugdymo įstaigose: Lentvario Motiejaus Šimelionio, „Versmės“ ir Henriko Senkevičiaus gimnazijose, Trakų gimnazijoje, Rūdiškių gimnazijoje, Aukštadvario gimnazijoje, Senųjų Trakų Kęstučio progimnazijoje ir Onuškio Donato Malinausko pagrindinėje mokykloje.

🔗https://www.trakai.lt/naujienos/6178/rugsejo-1-aja-traku-rajono-moksleiviai-susitiks-saugesneje-mokyklu-aplinkoje:5407

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.