Tobacco

Is tobacco used by a significant number of Cadets?

Unfortunately yes. Field problems have definitely contributing to more than one cadet picking up dipping as a habit to stay awake that continues with them through the future. Smoke pits are also utilized. The Army has an acceptance of tobacco that will hopefully continue to go away as people decide to find other vices to fill their time. My crew chiefs PT tests definitely could've used the lack of tobacco and would have given me a few less gray hairs wondering if they would pass their two mile -_-
 
I am a substitute teacher k-12, and I did security for our district for 3 years. The rise in use is astronomical. It does affect you medically whether you choose to admit it or not. Yes, you have free will and can decide for yourself. What I have seen first hand is massive addiction. And not just to the incredibly high levels of nicotine. You can refill the pods with pretty much anything. We have had kids leave campus in cuffs because it was liquid THC they are vaping (in class mind you). It is incredibly hard to spot the devices and those using are masters at disguise. The 'vape smoke' can be turned down, scent can be really strong or in some cases not noticeable. Liquid opiates can be used in ecigs. The FDA doesn't regulate the chemicals that go into the juice. We outlawed lead paint but currently allow ecig juice to contain nickel, chromium and lead. To think that this isn't affecting you medically is simply denial.
I have empathy for the addiction, not the denial. I speak to my students every chance I get about this dangerous habit. It has become such a problem at schools that this year our district did a whole seminar for all students on vaping, utilizing County Health Dept. and law enforcement. We are now reaching out to educate the public and parents in our community. We have kids who now steal to sell the stolen item to pay for their habits. Since school principals aren't CSI investigators, they don't typically have any way of knowing what the juice is; ie, nicotine free juice, nicotine juice, THC, opiates etc. There are some districts that have gone the route of changing policy. Any ecig possession will be considered possession of drug paraphernalia and involve law enforcement. Imagine the issues that will create in a young applicants criminal history. The missing days of school due to suspensions is ridiculous and in and of itself detrimental to student success. Coaches across the nation are struggling with this as well. Our Athletic Dept. is considering vaping offenses to be cause to be removed from the team for that calendar year. That won't help Candidate Activities records at all...... I could go on, but to each his own in the end.


https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/21/health/vaping-marijuana-e-cigarettes.html
https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/30/cdc...es-of-vaping-related-severe-lung-disease.html
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...-silent-vaping-thc-injuries-mount/2121523001/
https://www.sciencealert.com/toxic-levels-heavy-metals-heating-coil-ecigarette-vaping

It’s an awful problem in schools. I just watched a school district presentation of different mechanisms (beyond the standard juul or teardrop): watches, necklaces , even hoodie ‘strings’. No way can teachers/parents/administrators even know it’s a vape. Easy to vape in the bathroom with your hidden vape watch.

I saw just now on the news that a death in Illinois is attributed to vaping. Several hospitalizations suspect vaping as the cause for the illness.

Hopefully people can become better educated. One juul pod can contain as much nicotine as a whole pack of cigarettes, and kids do 3 pods a day. And it’s easy to purchase on the internet.
 
I am a substitute teacher k-12, and I did security for our district for 3 years. The rise in use is astronomical. It does affect you medically whether you choose to admit it or not. Yes, you have free will and can decide for yourself. What I have seen first hand is massive addiction. And not just to the incredibly high levels of nicotine. You can refill the pods with pretty much anything. We have had kids leave campus in cuffs because it was liquid THC they are vaping (in class mind you). It is incredibly hard to spot the devices and those using are masters at disguise. The 'vape smoke' can be turned down, scent can be really strong or in some cases not noticeable. Liquid opiates can be used in ecigs. The FDA doesn't regulate the chemicals that go into the juice. We outlawed lead paint but currently allow ecig juice to contain nickel, chromium and lead. To think that this isn't affecting you medically is simply denial.
I have empathy for the addiction, not the denial. I speak to my students every chance I get about this dangerous habit. It has become such a problem at schools that this year our district did a whole seminar for all students on vaping, utilizing County Health Dept. and law enforcement. We are now reaching out to educate the public and parents in our community. We have kids who now steal to sell the stolen item to pay for their habits. Since school principals aren't CSI investigators, they don't typically have any way of knowing what the juice is; ie, nicotine free juice, nicotine juice, THC, opiates etc. There are some districts that have gone the route of changing policy. Any ecig possession will be considered possession of drug paraphernalia and involve law enforcement. Imagine the issues that will create in a young applicants criminal history. The missing days of school due to suspensions is ridiculous and in and of itself detrimental to student success. Coaches across the nation are struggling with this as well. Our Athletic Dept. is considering vaping offenses to be cause to be removed from the team for that calendar year. That won't help Candidate Activities records at all...... I could go on, but to each his own in the end.


https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/21/health/vaping-marijuana-e-cigarettes.html
https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/30/cdc...es-of-vaping-related-severe-lung-disease.html
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...-silent-vaping-thc-injuries-mount/2121523001/
https://www.sciencealert.com/toxic-levels-heavy-metals-heating-coil-ecigarette-vaping

It’s an awful problem in schools. I just watched a school district presentation of different mechanisms (beyond the standard juul or teardrop): watches, necklaces , even hoodie ‘strings’. No way can teachers/parents/administrators even know it’s a vape. Easy to vape in the bathroom with your hidden vape watch.

I saw just now on the news that a death in Illinois is attributed to vaping. Several hospitalizations suspect vaping as the cause for the illness.

Hopefully people can become better educated. One juul pod can contain as much nicotine as a whole pack of cigarettes, and kids do 3 pods a day. And it’s easy to purchase on the internet.
Sounds like a similar presentation. You have to just love the forms these jules are taking. Manufacturer says they aren't marketing to youth yet they create them in shapes/forms that mimic everything kids use. Caught a young lady with an ecig this past spring, looked like a lipstick tube. Parents need to learn about them. 3 years ago I caught a kid in cap and gown during a parade preparation. He was using an ecig thinking his gown sleeve would hide it. It is insane how widespread the use and addiction are.
 
Since folks are “preaching” and some of us made the same mistakes. I started dipping when I was a cadet. I was never serious dipper - I guess I got lucky. I never had the need to put a dip in as soon as I woke up. I do give a partial credit to dip for helping me make it through Ranger School. I knew it was bad for me and I saw many pictures of disfigured faces from gum cancer. I don’t regret it was no one put a gun to my head and force me to dip. It was a choice I made and I am not going to blame anyone if something bad happens because I dipped. Life is full of bad things for your health, to include attending West Point and serving in the Army. I say it your are responsible enough to join the military, you are responsible enough to make bad decisions and accept the consequences. This thread is giving me an urge to go buy a can.
 
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