COLUMBIANA, Ohio - While vaping among teens has declined somewhat, the evidence of how addictive nicotine products can be has only grown.

The Columbiana School District is addressing this issue by viewing instances of students vaping in school as opportunities for education instead of merely disciplining them.

"Kids are vaping today, and we're no different than any other district. Kids are not supposed to bring [vapes] here, and like kids do, they make mistakes," Superintendent, Donald Mook said.

For the past few years the district has worked with Family Recovery Center in Lisbon to offer a vaping intervention program.

Instead of facing suspension, students meet with counselors and participate in sessions that focus on the dangers of vaping.

"We'll go over the chemicals that are foun

See Full Page