Vaping among teens has reached epidemic levels in Canada, and as a parent, you need five critical facts right now: vaping devices deliver highly addictive nicotine in doses that can exceed a pack of cigarettes, the aerosol contains harmful chemicals beyond nicotine, youth vaping triples the risk of smoking combustible cigarettes, devices are deliberately designed to appeal to young people, and early intervention conversations with your children dramatically reduce uptake rates.
Whether you’re co-parenting and need to align on household rules, or you’ve just discovered a device in your teen’s backpack, understanding these facts helps you respond effectively rather than reactively. The challenge for separated parents is particularly acute because consistent messaging across…
5 Vaping Facts You Need to Know as a Parent in 2026

