REHAB SERVICES Q: : I heard my child talking about "juuling. Can you explain what this is and if it is harmful to my child? Sarah Lehman, BS, CTTS, NCTTP A: Juuling is a method of vaping that uses a battery- operated device to deliver Nicotine and other harmful chemicals to its user. It looks similar to a USB flash drive, so it is discreet, easy to hide, and is gaining popularity among youth. A JUUL contains e-liquid that comes in the form of a "pod," and each pod contains several chemicals that can negatively impact brain development and mood regulation, lead to irreversible lung damage and disease, and increase the likelihood that addictive traits will occur in the future. The Nicotine in a JUUL comes in the form of Nicotine salts that deliver Nicotine to the brain faster than free- base Nicotine. Nicotine salts are easily inhaled and highly addictive. The bottom line is there is no safe form of tobacco. It is important to talk to your child about the risks of juuling and other tobacco products and advise them to quit. If you or someone you know struggles with tobacco dependence, receiving evidence-based treatment is one of the best ways to quit. all or schedule an appointment with a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist at Sanford Health to help you through the process. Ífy Sanford Bemidji Rehab Services D"| 1300 Anne Street NW Bemidji, MN 56601 (218) 333-5898 www.bemidji.sanfordhealth.org SANFORD TM Bemidji REHAB SERVICES Q: : I heard my child talking about "juuling. Can you explain what this is and if it is harmful to my child? Sarah Lehman, BS, CTTS, NCTTP A: Juuling is a method of vaping that uses a battery- operated device to deliver Nicotine and other harmful chemicals to its user. It looks similar to a USB flash drive, so it is discreet, easy to hide, and is gaining popularity among youth. A JUUL contains e-liquid that comes in the form of a "pod," and each pod contains several chemicals that can negatively impact brain development and mood regulation, lead to irreversible lung damage and disease, and increase the likelihood that addictive traits will occur in the future. The Nicotine in a JUUL comes in the form of Nicotine salts that deliver Nicotine to the brain faster than free- base Nicotine. Nicotine salts are easily inhaled and highly addictive. The bottom line is there is no safe form of tobacco. It is important to talk to your child about the risks of juuling and other tobacco products and advise them to quit. If you or someone you know struggles with tobacco dependence, receiving evidence-based treatment is one of the best ways to quit. all or schedule an appointment with a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist at Sanford Health to help you through the process. Ífy Sanford Bemidji Rehab Services D"| 1300 Anne Street NW Bemidji, MN 56601 (218) 333-5898 www.bemidji.sanfordhealth.org SANFORD TM Bemidji