Recent health findings have found that nicotine use and addiction is rising.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four college students uses e-cigarettes.
“Where I work, we see a lot of young kids coming in with what we call pleurisy, which is inflammation of the lung lining that is directly related to vaping,” said Dr. Susie Manjarrez, a nurse practitioner and nursing professor at Florida International University.
Counseling services are available on campuses as well as the nicotine national helpline (1-800-784-8669).
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Sophia Tomé is an FIU junior student studying Journalism with a track on Digital TV + Multimedia Production with a minor in English and a certificate in Chinese. Focusing on video/audio editing as well as writing.
Emma Simon is a junior majoring in Digital Communication & Media and Economics. Originally from Germany, she studies in the U.S. and brings a global perspective to her work. She’s passionate about using media to amplify voices from underrepresented communities. Emma is also interested in social media marketing and how it can drive meaningful change. Her goal is to create content that connects people and tells powerful stories.
Noa Goldberg is a junior at FIU majoring in Digital communications and specializing in Digital TV and Multimedia Production. She has a love for editing as well as creating content.
