Coalition Plans 'Vaping" Discussion At L’Anse Creuse High

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI — The L’Anse Creuse Community Action Coalition is hosting community forums titled “Call to Conversation: Vaping” on Nov. 15 and Nov. 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at L’Anse Creuse High School and L’Anse Creuse High School – North, respectively.

Vaping is an increasingly popular trend in which electronic cigarettes called “vape pens” are used to heat liquid, often called “vape juice” or “e-juice,” to boiling, at which point it becomes an inhalable vapor. Vape juice comes in a wide variety of flavors, including cotton candy and bubblegum, leading many to suspect that vape products are being specifically marketed to teenagers.

Although vaping is branded as a healthier alternative to traditional smoking, many of the same chemicals present in cigarettes are also in vape juice. In addition, vaping is still such a new phenomenon that the health impacts remain to be seen.

The events at both high schools will include an informational presentation by a representative from CARE of Southeast Michigan. Afterwards, student coalition members will facilitate round-table discussions between attendees.

Both events are free and open to all students and parents regardless of which high school or middle school they attend. Community members are encouraged to attend as well.

L’Anse Creuse High School is located at 38495 L’Anse Creuse Road. L’Anse Creuse High School-North is located at 23700 21 Mile Road. For more information, please contact Director for Public and Community Relations Kelly Allen at allenke@lc-ps.org.

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