Cannabis industry concerned about unknowns of current flavored vape ban

Dec. 17, 2019 | Renee Sande

Introduce a sleek, stylish gadget that delivers nicotine or THC, but in a smoke- and odor-free form, and tastes like mint, fruit or crème brulee. What could go wrong, especially if it makes its way into the hands of curious, impressionable teenagers?

This blending of an addictive substance and sweet flavors plus the social appeal of smoking, at least among teens, has led to what health experts are calling an epidemic over vaping.

As of late October, lung injuries directly connected to vaping with electronic cigarettes have surpassed 1,299 cases in 46 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, along with 24 deaths, all within a five-month period.

Cannabis industry concerned about unknowns of current flavored vape ban