Ben sits down with Dr. Richard van Zyl and discusses vaping and the potential risks it poses for teenagers and their health.

With over 30 years of experience in the medical field, and specialising in pulmonology, Dr. Richard van Zyl brings his knowledge and expertise to the table on how teenagers can do more for their lung health. He has over 90 peer-reviewed publications on a wide variety of topics from tobacco smoking, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and critical care. Thirteen of his publications have been cited over 100 times.

Let us know what your thoughts are on the topic, and if there are ways that we can change the perspective on vaping?

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Time Codes: 

(00:00) Intro

(00:16) How bad is vaping actually?

(03:18) Advice for those who use vaping for anxiety 

(06:25) Dopamine and vaping

(07:03) How can you get over the addiction and quit?

(08:32) How to cope with your addiction?

(09:54) Do something different.

(13:04) What are the actual effects of vaping?

(14:23) How marketing makes you think vaping is cool

(17:08) How should we regulate vaping?

(19:00) How can someone who is being peer pressured say no?

(21:12) What other health risks does vaping cause?

(23:15) How can communities and schools come together to promote healthier living?

(25:26) What should schools do to prevent addiction from happening?

(26:59) Overcoming an addiction you don’t want to overcome

(29:07) Dr. Richard van Zyl’s persona definition of success

(30:19) Final piece of advice to teenagers vaping