E-cigarettes and vapes have exploded in popularity in the last decade, especially among youth and young adults -- from 2011 to 2015, e-cigarette use among high school students in the US increased by 900 percent. Biobehavioral scientist Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin explains what you're actually inhaling when you vape (hint: it's definitely not water vapor) and explores the disturbing marketing tactics being used to target kids. "Our health, the health of our children and our future generations is far too valuable to let it go up in smoke -- or even in aerosol," she says. 

Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin: What you should know about vaping and e-cigarettes

What you should know about vaping and e-cigarettes

Vaping, misunderstood as a safer alternative, harbors hidden dangers with its sweet aerosols and addictive nicotine levels.

E-cigarettes, evolving beyond mere nicotine delivery, become a canvas for youth expression through customizable vaping experiences.

The rise of vaping among youth, fueled by tech allure and flavored e-liquids, underscores an urgent need for stringent regulation.