The following is excerpted from an online article posted by The Cool Down
New research from the University of Michigan has revealed a worrying rise in flavored marijuana vape usage among American adolescents, per Bioengineer — a trend experts say could deepen addiction risks and environmental damage.
According to the Journal of Adolescent Health, data from the nationally representative Monitoring the Future survey showed that flavored cannabis vaping surged from 2021 to 2024.
Among eighth graders, the share of marijuana vapers using flavored products jumped from 47% to 63%. Similar increases were seen among 10th and 12th graders, suggesting flavored vapes have rapidly become the dominant form of cannabis used by teens.
Researchers say these sweet or fruity flavors may mask the natural taste of cannabis and make it easier for young users to start vaping discreetly.
Source: The Cool Down
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/flavored-marijuana-vaping-teens-addiction-trend/