New York State Closer to a Ban on These

It seems as though New York State is getting closer to a ban on a popular form of vaping.

Lately, I have noticed that I see fewer and fewer people smoking. In fact, when I see someone smoking, it stands out! The days of going to a party or bar and walking through a cloud of cigarette smoke are long gone.

But there are some who have traded in a cigarette for vaping and teens seem to be vaping in larger numbers. New York State is trying to change that.

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According to recent reports, New York State's Attorney General is targeting the companies and stores that are targeting teens.

"Vaping companies have taken a page out of Big Tobacco’s playbook to get kids hooked on nicotine and fuel a nationwide youth vaping crisis".

As a former smoker, I know how hard it is to kick the habit of smoking. I am no expert in health, but I noticed a difference in the way I felt right away. I found that trading in cigarettes for a healthier habit worked for me. I started to run and train for 5k races.

There still is a part if me that thinks about smoking when I see or smell someone smoking. I grew up on a house where both parents smoked and I am not sure if that had anything to do with my choice to smoke. However, now that I have kids of my own, I am trying to make sure that they understand early the dangers of smoking and vaping.