Residential Treatment Centers Troubled Boys

Liahona Academy

  • About
    • F.A.Q.
    • Photo Gallery
    • Student Profile
    • Blog
  • Our Staff
  • Our Program
    • Services Provided
    • Therapeutic Programs for Troubled Boys
    • Residential Treatment Centers
    • Mental Health Treatment for Teen Boys
  • Family Support
  • Our Testimonials
  • Parent Education
    • All Boys Boarding Schools vs Residential Treatment Centers
    • Behavioral Modification Treatment Programs
    • Therapeutic Programs for Troubled Teens
  • ACADEMICS
    • Transcripts
    • Accreditation
    • Administration
    • Teachers
    • Contact
  • Admissions
    • Contact Us
    • Apply for Financing
    • Verification of Benefits
    • Patient Financial Responsibility
    • HIPAA Privacy Practices
  • Contact Us
1-855-587-1416
Parent Portal

Quit While You’re Ahead: Teen Vaping Addict Imploring Others to Stop

In recent years, the number of teenagers who have used e-cigarettes and other vaping products has risen astronomically. There has also been an increase in teens for whom vaping was a slippery slope into other troubling behaviors and end up attending a residential treatment center for troubled teens. Yet, many teens still buy into the propaganda that vaping is “safe” when compared to smoking cigarettes. Well, one Illinois teen has a story that says otherwise.

A Teen’s Journey From Healthy Athlete To Hospitalized

Recently, a young man named Adam Hergenreder made headlines as his story of vaping as a teen took him from being a healthy athlete to being hospitalized. Adam started vaping at 16 years old and claimed that the majority of his high school was already vaping. The peer pressure and the desire to be cool snagged Adam, and he started to use Juul products—a popular and highly controversial vape product company. The appealing flavors peddled by Juul—who has since pulled their flavored e-liquids—hooked Adam, as well as the highly addictive nicotine content. In one Juul liquid pod, there is the same amount of nicotine as a pack of cigarettes. According to Adam’s mother, Adam was vaping a pod and a half, which is a truly staggering amount of nicotine consumption, especially for a teen. From his daily habit of vaping, Adam then transitioned to vaping THC— which is the main psychoactive component in marijuana. However, this usage is likely what made Adam severely ill to the point where after a high fever and vomiting for 3 days, Adam’s parents took him to a hospital. He was put on a ventilator and had deeply damaged lungs. A common denominator for patients in Adam’s condition—some of which who have died due to it—is that they vaped illegal THC that used vitamin E. In black market THC vaping liquids, vitamin E is commonly used to thicken the liquid but can leave chemical burn damage on the user’s lungs. However, even without vaping THC, Adam is now becoming an outspoken advocate against vaping. In the article, he is quoted to say— “Quit while you're ahead,” Adam Hergenreder said. “You don't want anything to happen like what happened to me. My advice for them is to take a few seconds and just think about what can happen,” he said. “It’s not worth it at all.”

No Such Thing As Safe E-Cigarettes

Some teens may take away from Adam’s story that they will be fine vaping if they avoid vaping THC liquid. That is far from the case. There is no such thing as safe e-cigarettes and responsible vaping, especially among teens who cannot legally obtain vape products. Key dangers of using e-cigarettes are:
  • The nicotine in vape liquids can impact your teen’s developing brain negativity and create deep dependencies.
  • Vaping can dry out the mouth and lead to more cavities and other serious dental infections.
  • Using e-cigarettes can also disguise gum disease as it restricts blood flow to the gums, which can lead to serious oral health issues.
  • Some types of flavoring can lead to a permanent form of bronchitis that is often called “Popcorn Lung”.

Signs That Your Teen May Be Vaping

As we have seen here at Liahona Treatment Center for troubled teens, vaping can be a gateway for teens to engage in further substance abuse. So, for parents, it is essential to intervene as soon as possible if your teen is vaping. Some of the top signs that your teen is using vape products are:
  • A drop in their athletic performance
  • Strange items you can’t identify
  • Teen smells sweet or fruity
  • Often has mood swings
  • Secretive behavior
  • Develop cough, mouth sores, or have to clear throat often
  • Easily winded
By proactively addressing vaping with your teen and enacting preventative steps, you can help protect your teenager from this particular scourge.

Filed Under: Blog

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Other topics you might be interested in reading

  • Teenager Sleeps All Day and Doesn't Care About Anything

    If your teen is like other teens, you might marvel at their remarkable capacity for extended periods of sleep. At the same time, you might also wonder how much sleep is too mu Read the full article

  • Teen Son Has Become Violent, What Can I Do?

    As parents, we frequently picture a future with our kids full of love, joy, and priceless memories. But when an adolescent exhibits aggressive conduct, that dream can soon com Read the full article

  • Teen Sluffing School and Kicked Out of the Home, Now What?

    For a lot of teenagers, school can be a difficult place, causing negative behaviors to increase. These behaviors can result from a variety of factors, such as not understandin Read the full article

  • Addressing the Root of the Problem With Disrespectful Teens

    As parents, it’s normal to look at our children and think about how they’ve changed throughout the years—both positively and sometimes negatively. This is never more evi Read the full article

Give us a call,
We want to
Help Your Son
1-855-587-1416 Contact Us Today
  • Home
  • About
  • Our Staff
  • Our Program
    • Therapy Program
    • Recreation Program
    • Academic Program
  • Family Support
  • Testimonials
  • Directory
    • Articles for Parents of Troubled Teens
    • All Boys Boarding Schools for Troubled Boys
    • Behavioral Modification Programs for Troubled Teen Boys
    • Drug Rehab Programs Troubled Boys
    • Group Homes for Troubled Boys
    • Residential Treatment Centers for Troubled Teen Boys
    • Substance Abuse Treatment Programs Troubled Boys
    • Summer Camps Troubled Teens
    • Therapeutic Treatment for Troubled Boys
    • Military Schools for Troubled Teens
    • Boot Camps
Copyright © 2023, Liahona Academy. All rights reserved.
MENU logo
  • About
    • F.A.Q.
    • Photo Gallery
    • Student Profile
    • Blog
  • Our Staff
  • Our Program
    • Services Provided
    • Therapeutic Programs for Troubled Boys
    • Residential Treatment Centers
    • Mental Health Treatment for Teen Boys
  • Family Support
  • Our Testimonials
  • Parent Education
    • All Boys Boarding Schools vs Residential Treatment Centers
    • Behavioral Modification Treatment Programs
    • Therapeutic Programs for Troubled Teens
  • ACADEMICS
    • Transcripts
    • Accreditation
    • Administration
    • Teachers
    • Contact
  • Admissions
    • Contact Us
    • Apply for Financing
    • Verification of Benefits
    • Patient Financial Responsibility
    • HIPAA Privacy Practices
  • Contact Us
  • Parent Portal Program Daily Schedule