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ForwardVaping Exposed: Health Risks, Youth Trends, and Prevention Strategies
Vaping has become one of the most prevalent forms of substance use among adolescents and young adults, driven by appealing flavors, targeted marketing, and widespread misinformation regarding safety. Despite its popularity, vaping is associated with significant respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological risks, as well as an increased likelihood of transitioning to other substance use. This webinar will explore current trends in vaping, including nicotine and THC products, their health impacts, and the unique vulnerabilities of youth populations. Participants will gain insight into effective screening methods, counseling approaches, and prevention strategies.
Target Audience
This application-based course is intended for Pharmacists (ACPE), Physicians (ACCME), Physician Assistants (ACCME), Nurse Practitioners (ABN), Nurses (ABN), Dentists (AL board approval), and Social Workers (ABSWE).
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe current trends and prevalence of vaping among adolescents and adults.
- Identify health risks associated with nicotine and THC vaping products.
- Recognize behavioral and physical indicators of vaping use and dependence.
- Apply evidence-based screening and brief intervention approaches appropriate for pediatric and adolescent populations.
- Utilize effective communication strategies for discussing vaping risks with youth, families, and schools.
Coming soon - Program Packet
A copy of the presentation slides are located within the course content. Once you have registered for the course, please navigate to the 'Take Course' tab and click the navy blue 'Take Course' button. Navigate to the 'Course Materials' section of the course using the left-hand menu and download a PDF version of the program presentation. Course Materials will be added to the course the week of the live event.
Participants will be provided the webinar link once enrolled in the course by accessing the course content under 'Take Course' - Course Instructions and Course Material. Please use this link to join the live webinar at the scheduled time. All registered participants will also receive an email the day before the program with program information, including the webinar link.
Dr. Miranda Andrus currently serves as Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice with Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy and Clinical Professor of Family Medicine with the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine in Huntsville. Dr. Andrus earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude, from the Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy in 1999. She completed a post-graduate specialty residency in Primary Care at the Durham VA Medical Center and UNC-Chapel Hill School of Pharmacy in 2000. In 2002, Dr. Andrus became a Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist.
Dr. Andrus is currently (2018-2021) serving as treasurer on the board of regents of the American College of Clinical Pharmacists (ACCP). She served as chair of the ACCP Education and Training Practice and Research Network in 2006-2007 and has served on numerous ACCP national committees. In 2009 she received the distinction of Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (FCCP).
Practice Site
Dr. Andrus practices at the UAB-Huntsville Family Medicine Center where she provides pharmacotherapy services to patients and actively educates medical residents and pharmacy students in the clinical setting. Dr. Andrus previously worked for HSOP in Tuscaloosa for four years, where she practiced in rural primary care. Her areas of interest include the scholarship of teaching and learning in experiential education, tobacco abuse and treatment, diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia.
Auburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide. The Universal Activity Number for this application-based program is 0001-9999-26-004-L08-P and is intended for Pharmacists (ACPE), Physicians (ACCME), Physician Assistants (ACCME), Nurse Practitioners (ABN), Nurses (ABN), and Social Workers (ABSWE).
ABN - Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy is a board-approved provider of continuing nursing education in Alabama by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Provider Number: ABNP1515.
ABSWE - Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy is a board-approved provider of continuing education for social workers by the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners. Provider Number: 0643.
Disclosures: There is no commercial support being received for this program. Dr. Andrus and others in control of content have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program. No individuals in a position to control content for this activity have any relevant financial relationships to declare.
Available Credit
- 1.20 ABNAuburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy is a board-approved provider of continuing nursing education in Alabama by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Provider Number: ABNP1515
- 1.00 ABSWE
- 1.00 ACPE PharmacyAuburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide.
- 1.00 BDEA