Beth Morrison with Alliance for Youth presented the harmful effects of vaping to all Middle School and High School students today. She talked about current statistics such as 7% of youth currently smoke cigarettes and 26% of youth currently vape. Smoking one jule a day is the nicotine equivalent of three packs of cigarettes, putting users into the "chain-smoker" category. Long term effects are unknown, using today's youth as guinea pigs. Short term effects include attention deficit, inability to retain information, anxiety, depression, irritability, restlessness, insomnia, breathing, and digestive issues. Students were very attentive and respectful throughout the whole presentation. The staff is very proud of our Badgers!