Public health leaders across Georgia are renewing warnings about vaping as e-cigarette use remains a major concern for teens and young adults, even as prevention campaigns expand in schools and communities.

Health experts note that e-cigarettes continue to be the most commonly used tobacco product among adolescents nationally, with flavored products often cited as a key reason young people try vaping. Officials also warn that nicotine exposure during adolescence can impact brain development connected to attention, learning, mood, and impulse control.

In Georgia, survey findings and public health reports have shown that a significant share of high school students have experimented with vaping, and a notable percentage report recent use. State health programs continue encouraging parents, schools, and community groups to focus on prevention strategies, education, and early intervention—especially for youth who may be at higher risk for nicotine dependence.

Concerns also extend beyond teenagers. Recent reporting and health data point to vaping trends among young adults, raising the likelihood that nicotine use started in adolescence can carry into adulthood without support and cessation resources.

Health officials emphasize that no tobacco product is safe for children, teens, or young adults, and they urge families to talk early and often about vaping, recognize signs of nicotine dependence, and seek help when needed.

Sources: CDC; Georgia Department of Public Health; University of Georgia College of Public Health; The Washington Post.