How youths get access to vapes

How youths get access to vapes

By Zaid Aboobacker

KUWAIT: Many teenagers today find themselves entangled in the world of vaping, with some as young as 11 gaining access to these devices. Kuwait Times engaged in conversations with several students to understand how they became involved in vaping and how they managed to overcome this issue. Unfortunately, many parents remain oblivious to their children’s involvement in vaping. The majority of these students were introduced to vaping through friends or small vape shops, often without their parents’ knowledge.

In these encounters, they discovered that vaping could lead to either a fleeting experimentation or a more concerning addiction to nicotine. Khaled, a former vape user, shared his story of how he was introduced to vaping at just 12 by a 17-year-old intermediary who connected younger kids with vape suppliers for profit. His motivation stemmed from a desire for acceptance and admiration from his school peers, all while his parents remained unaware of his activities.

Khaled recounted an incident where he brought his first vape to a tutoring class, and he and his friends took turns vaping discreetly, all at the tender age of 12. This anecdote highlights how even in seemingly innocent environments, children can engage in inappropriate behavior. Fortunately, Khaled