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Line One: Preventing Teen Tobacco Use

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East High School students sit at the end of the bus early Tuesday morning on Aug. 30, 2022. Mike Hertzog, an ASD bus driver says he makes it a goal to say hello and learn everyone's names. Because of the three week rotation of new bus routes, it has been difficult to sustain his relationship with the students. (Mizelle Mayo/Alaska Public Media)

E-cigarette use among teenagers has skyrocketed in recent years, including in Alaska. A recent report from the Food and Drug Administration shows that one in ten middle and high schoolers report using e-cigarettes, overwhelmingly with sweet flavors like fruits or candy. What are the risks of vaping tobacco use, and other forms of nicotine, especially at a young age, and what can parents and students do to bring these numbers down? Join Host Dr. Justin Clark as he explores these topics on this episode of Line One.

HOST: Dr. Justin Clark

GUESTS:

  • Charlie Ess, Wellness Coordinator, RurAL CAP
  • Leena Adias, Teen Ambassador, Youth Encouraging Alaskans’ Health
  • Roey Armstrong, Teen Ambassador, Youth Encouraging Alaskans’ Health

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LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 10 a.m. AKDT
REPEAT BROADCAST: Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 8 p.m. AKDT

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Dr. Justin Clark was born and raised in San Diego, California. He grew up as an avid tennis player and enjoyed golf, hiking, fishing, and camping. In college he played tennis and rowed crew at Oxford University in England. He has traveled extensively throughout North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Dr. Clark now lives in Anchorage and has two beautiful daughters.