{"id":47659,"date":"2025-10-08T10:49:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T02:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/?p=47659"},"modified":"2025-10-08T10:49:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T02:49:57","slug":"not-just-smoke-and-mirrors-what-teens-are-really-vaping-these-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/not-just-smoke-and-mirrors-what-teens-are-really-vaping-these-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Not Just Smoke and Mirrors: What Teens Are Really Vaping These Days"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"47659\" class=\"elementor elementor-47659\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6758988 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6758988\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d27e27a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d27e27a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2a948e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c2a948e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sleek, flavoured, and easy to hide, vapes are more dangerous than ever \u2014 especially with the rise of drug-laced variants like Kpods. Here\u2019s what Singaporean parents need to know.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04165a7 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"04165a7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-664f6a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"664f6a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>From primary school kids to tertiary students, more youths in Singapore are being caught with compact, candy-scented vaping devices designed to appear harmless. But the dangers run deep. A disturbing variant known as Kpods has emerged, containing harmful drugs like etomidate or ketamine that can cause hallucinations, hormonal damage, and, in severe cases, seizures, coma, or even death.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re a parent, here&#8217;s what you need to know \u2014 and how to protect the young people in your care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3909c25 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3909c25\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a17445 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7a17445\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GettyImages-2205745380.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-47666\" alt=\"Photo: Peter Dazeley\/Getty Images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GettyImages-2205745380.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GettyImages-2205745380-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GettyImages-2205745380-1024x729.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GettyImages-2205745380-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GettyImages-2205745380-1200x854.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Photo: Peter Dazeley\/Getty Images<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c91343 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c91343\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">VAPES DON\u2019T LOOK LIKE VAPES ANYMORE<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c347cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c347cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Today\u2019s vapes are designed to deceive. Modern devices are cleverly disguised as everyday items like USB drives, highlighters, glue sticks, or wearable accessories. Beneath these innocent-looking exteriors lie battery-powered tools with refillable pods containing liquid nicotine, flavourings, and \u2014 increasingly \u2014 illicit drugs. When heated, this liquid turns into vapour for inhalation. Their discreet design not only hides them in plain sight but also masks the tell-tale odour associated with traditional smoking.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b49e56 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4b49e56\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58596c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58596c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HOW VAPES HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97f538c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"97f538c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are telling signs that may indicate a vape is disguised as a harmless object:<\/p><ul><li>A USB thumb drive that doesn\u2019t plug in anywhere<\/li><li>A pen or highlighter that has no ink, but emits an unusual smell<\/li><li>Lip balm or candy tubes that feel heavier than usual<\/li><li>Smartwatch straps with removable compartments<\/li><\/ul><p>Also look out for:<\/p><ul><li>A persistent fruity or sweet scent with no identifiable source<\/li><li>Disassembled parts hidden in drawers, bags, or toilet cubicles<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e821bb4 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e821bb4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-668a224 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"668a224\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shutterstock_2514779627.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-47665\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shutterstock_2514779627.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shutterstock_2514779627-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shutterstock_2514779627-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12d34d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12d34d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">THE FLAVOUR TRAP<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ea0fe5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ea0fe5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many teens are drawn to vapes by their flavours. Often produced by unregulated overseas manufacturers, they come in colourful packaging with sweet flavours, which not only make vaping more appealing, but also mask the presence of harmful substances.<\/p><p>The sweet aroma belies the toxic cocktail of chemicals lurking inside. Vape liquids contain cancer-causing agents, metal nanoparticles, and chemicals like vitamin E acetate, which have been linked to serious lung and heart conditions.<\/p><p>Despite being banned in Singapore, vape pods continue to be smuggled in vehicles, sold through peer networks, chat apps, and even exchanged in public. In one recent case, two teenagers were caught trying to pressure a Primary 4 student into buying a vape \u2014 a troubling sign of how early exposure can begin.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c095dad e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c095dad\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d4ebf8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0d4ebf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shutterstock_2257000969.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-47664\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shutterstock_2257000969.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shutterstock_2257000969-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shutterstock_2257000969-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-542d8b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"542d8b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">KPODS: NOT JUST A TRENDY NAME<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca35cc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca35cc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Kpods \u2014 also called \u201cspace oil\u201d or \u201czombie vapes\u201d \u2014 contain etomidate, a recently classified Class C controlled drug that can trigger anxiety, agitation, and hallucinations. Some Kpods seized in Singapore have also been found to contain ketamine, a Class B controlled drug. Prolonged use of vapes may result in hormonal disruption, seizures, coma, or even death.<\/p><p>The danger is real: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung revealed that 1 in 3 vapes seized locally contained etomidate. In response, the Ministry of Education has instructed all primary and secondary schools to brief students on the dangers of Kpods, as part of the broader effort to curb youth vaping.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68699bd e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"68699bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59503b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"59503b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">VAPE MYTHS, BUSTED<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-503bc0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"503bc0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><tbody><tr><td width=\"301\">Myth<\/td><td width=\"301\">Reality<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\">\u201cIt\u2019s just water vapour.\u201d<\/td><td width=\"301\">Vapes contain chemicals like vitamin E acetate and particulate matter linked to lung illness<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\">\u201cIt\u2019s safer than smoking.\u201d<\/td><td width=\"301\">The World Health Organisation confirms vapes contain toxic substances that cause cancer and other health issues<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\">\u201cIt\u2019s legal if I buy it overseas.\u201d<\/td><td width=\"301\">Vapes are illegal in Singapore. Possession, purchase, or use can result in a fine of up to $2,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\">\u201cOnly nicotine vapes are addictive.\u201d<\/td><td width=\"301\"><p>Kpods containing etomidate or ketamine are highly addictive and dangerous<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"301\">\u201cI can tell if my teen is vaping.\u201d<\/td><td width=\"301\">Vape odours fade quickly, making detection difficult without visual cues or behavioural changes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eeb196f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"eeb196f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d693275 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d693275\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shutterstock_1491961706.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-47662\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shutterstock_1491961706.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shutterstock_1491961706-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shutterstock_1491961706-768x495.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca6f7be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca6f7be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">TEEN VAPING: THE WHERE AND WHY<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fd09a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5fd09a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Vaping among youth is not only increasingly common, but also alarmingly discreet. Some students hide their devices in shoes or undergarments, while others coordinate toilet breaks to avoid detection. Since vape vapour doesn\u2019t cling to clothes, many walk out of toilet cubicles without raising suspicion.<\/p><p>It\u2019s happening at home too. In one case, a teen was vaping in her room while her mother, just a\u00a0 wall away, remained completely unaware.<\/p><p>So why do teens still vape despite strict school rules and awareness campaigns? Social media plays a big role \u2014 influencers blowing smoke rings or showing off sleek devices glamorise the habit. The sugary flavours make it even more appealing.<\/p><p>For others, especially those dealing with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/breaking-the-cycle-how-we-can-prevent-drug-abuse-together\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stress, anxiety, or depression<\/a>, vaping starts as a coping mechanism \u2014 but quickly spirals into dependence and addiction.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-129296e e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"129296e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d8908d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4d8908d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shutterstock_2181346201.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-47663\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shutterstock_2181346201.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shutterstock_2181346201-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shutterstock_2181346201-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fc08ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8fc08ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WHAT PARENTS CAN DO<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3be4cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3be4cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dealing with teen vaping requires vigilance, empathy, and open communication. Start by staying informed and looking out for warning signs such as:<\/p><ul><li>Persistent cough or throat irritation<\/li><li>Bloodshot eyes or restlessness<\/li><li>Mood swings, anxiety, or sudden irritability<\/li><li>Unexplained spending or missing money<\/li><li>Unusual odours or unfamiliar gadgets hidden in their belongings<\/li><\/ul><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/ed1e3d2728484523a1b23f8719ad3cf1#:~:text=Create%20a%20safe%20space%20for,to%20stand%20by%20their%20choices.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Health Promotion Board<\/a> advises having calm, non-judgemental conversations with your teens. Ask how they\u2019re feeling and offer healthier ways to cope like exercise, journalling, music, or creative hobbies.<\/p><p>If their friends vape, help them rehearse how to say no. Role-playing real scenarios can build confidence in resisting peer pressure.<\/p><p>Most importantly, make it clear that vaping is illegal in Singapore \u2014 and Kpods aren\u2019t just vapes, but drug-laced devices with serious legal and health risks.<\/p><p>If you suspect your child is using vapes or Kpods, encourage them to dispose of these items at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.sg\/stopvaping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">designated vape bins across Singapore<\/a>. For added support, reach out to agencies like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nams.sg\/helpseekers\/Smoking%20and%20Vaping\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Addictions Management Service<\/a>. Disposing of the device is just the beginning \u2014 recovery is possible with the right help.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5248bbb e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5248bbb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-140fe9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"140fe9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SEEK HELP FOR VAPING ADDICTION<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4c3b7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4c3b7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here are resources where you or someone you know can get support to quit the habit:<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sana.org.sg\/get-help\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association (SANA) Step-Up Centre<\/strong><\/a><strong> (6732 1122):<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Walk-in help at Sengkang, Woodlands, and Taman Jurong<\/li><li>Welcomes recovering individuals and families<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecare.org.sg\/services\/how-to-get-help\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WE CARE Community Services<\/strong><\/a><strong> (3165 8017 \/ WhatsApp 8391 3023):<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Offers addiction counselling with sliding-scale fees<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit?utm_source=hpb-corp-website&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=healthy-living&amp;utm_content=substance-abuse-cta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>I Quit Programme by the Health Promotion Board<\/strong><\/a><strong> (<\/strong><strong>1800 438 2000):<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Offers personalised guidance and tele-counselling<\/li><li>Support available via pharmacies island-wide and daily messages<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/form.gov.sg\/682c0311cafc2335c3eaf2c6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>National Addiction Management Services<\/strong><\/a><strong> (6389 2200):<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Provides addiction assessment and treatment<\/li><li>Includes individual, group, and family therapy<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-edce1a9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"edce1a9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-be08bf1\" data-id=\"be08bf1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64682c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"64682c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d53f58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d53f58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: left; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); letter-spacing: -0.21px; color: #105cab;\">Like our stories? 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