E-cigarettes

Indiana scored failing grades in most categories included in the State of Tobacco report 2024 by the American Lung Association.

Just a few drops of e-liquid can lead to symptoms such as seizures and loss of consciousness or even death in young children. These liquids typically contain nicotine and other ingredients in high concentrations.

E-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among Indiana high school students. Twenty percent of high school Hoosiers reported e-cigarette use in 2021.

Indiana will receive more than $15 million from the e-cigarette manufacturer – Juul. The money is part of a multistate settlement over allegations that the company drove a nationwide youth vaping crisis.

Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar said there's no reason for legislators to be hesitant in increasing taxes on smoking.

Across the country, there have been multiple deaths, and hundreds more illnesses, linked to e-cigarettes and vaping products. Now, doctors and scientists are looking to pinpoint the cause.

Indiana is reporting the first death in the state related to lung injury after vaping. This is the third confirmed fatality in the country.

The death announced Friday by the Indiana State Department of Health is the state's first and the country's third tied to the use of electronic cigarettes.

The Columbus City Council's vote adds vaping to the city's current smoking ban and prohibits the use of any oral smoking devices in an attempt at circumventing the restrictions.

Carmel could become the first Indiana city to ban e-cigarette use in public places.