Vape detectors work much like smoke detectors, but instead of detecting smoke and alarming, instead vape detectors detect when someone is vaping in the vicinity. If you’re worried about your children vaping at school, or if you’re an administrator of some sort and want to put an end to the problem, there are multiple things you can do to put an end to it. This includes vape detector(s) but also other things you and nearby businesses can do to help deter the problem.
Each school and business might be able to provide different steps to inhibit the use of vapes so a bespoke plan is always better to put in place, however looking at more generic advice can help you come up with better designed ideas.
Use A Vape Detector
A vape detector is a small device that predictably detects when people are vaping nearby. Some of the better vape detectors out there can send notifications directly to allocated people, alerting them to the problem straight away. First you need to decide where to install the vape detector on the property. This can be a difficult decision because logically, if someone notices the vape detector they’ll just go and vape elsewhere, so usually multiples are necessary. However, vape detectors aren’t just about detecting people vaping (although that’s their primary concern), they also work as a total deterrent.
Using a vape detector at the school is step one but local business owners might not like students and older adults gathering nearby and vaping, they can also use vape detectors too. If the school and businesses work in conjunction, there’s a better chance at avoiding student vaping.
Use Vape Education
If people know how dangerous vaping can be there’s logically less chance of people doing it. The trick is in educating people in the right way. Vape detectors go a long way but education can help too. So, what’s wrong with vaping? Vaping can be harmful and dangerous to your health. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), e-cigarette use, particularly among youth and young adults, is a significant public health concern as they contain nicotine, which is addictive and can harm brain development. Additionally, e-cigarette aerosol is not harmless “water vapor,” but can contain harmful and potentially harmful substances, such as heavy metals, ultrafine particles, and cancer-causing chemicals. Moreover, there have been reports of severe lung injury associated with e-cigarette use, also known as vaping-associated lung injury (VALI). Therefore, it is recommended to avoid using e-cigarettes and other vaping products.
The trick is in getting your point across in a good way without appearing like you’re lecturing someone.
Some easy tips are:
- Ask an external expert to deliver a presentation; it can come across better than from the usual teachers.
- Ensure the students are engaged, don’t deliver the presentation at the end of the day.
- Don’t just regurgitate information. Be different.
It can be hard to educate people around the dangers of vaping but taking steps to do so might stop a certain number of people from doing it or trying it.
Work With Local Vape Stores
You won’t need a vape detector if you work with local vape stores and stop them selling to students. It can be hard to do this because you’ll be eating into their profits but if you approach it in a logical way it can really make a difference. Ask to speak to a couple of vape stores where you think the students are getting their vapes from and explain how it isn’t helping them and hurting their health and education. If they’re underage you can also get local law enforcement involved. By working with stores you can cut the supply of vapes especially if you identify someone that is purchasing the vape for others.
Help People To Quit Vaping
There’s one thing to try and stop vaping in the first place, but you also need to help people who want to quit. Quitting vaping can be a difficult process, but there are various resources and strategies that can help. Encouraging the individual to seek support from family and friends, as well as a healthcare provider, can be beneficial. Nicotine replacement therapy, such as patches, gum, or lozenges, can help manage withdrawal symptoms. There are also counseling services, such as individual or group therapy, that can provide additional support. Mobile phone apps and websites can also be useful for tracking progress and providing motivation. Encouraging the individual to find alternative ways to manage stress, such as exercise or mindfulness, and to avoid triggers, such as situations or people associated with vaping, can also be helpful. Additionally, encouraging the individual to set a quit date and to remove all vaping devices and supplies from their environment can increase the chances of success.
To conclude, using vape detectors is the route one answer but there are other things you can do to stop people vaping.