How to recognize vape pens
E-cigarettes (vape pens) come in many different shapes and sizes. Some of them are designed to look like everyday items, making it challenging to notice a vape pen among your child’s possessions.
Click onto each icon in the image below to learn how to recognize different vape pens and products.
Hoodie
- Vaping devices can be hidden in secret pockets, or built into drawstrings that are specially designed
Backpack
- Some bags are designed to include hidden slots, pockets or other areas users can plug a device into and use
Clothing
- Your child can use regular articles of clothing to hide devices in sleeves, pockets, undergarments, and socks
Markers, highlighters and pens
- Some devices are designed to look like markers, highlighters, and even pens
USBs
- Many e-cigarettes already look very similar to a USB drive, while others are designed specifically to mirror one
Smartwatch
- This tricky device still shows the time, but a secret button opens the watch’s face to reveal an e-cigarette device
Lipstick
- Look out for lipsticks or other cosmetics that can hide or disguise devices
Smartphone case
- Phone cases can hide many objects, including an e-cigarette
Keychains
- Keychains can be designed in many ways that help camouflage vapes
Earbuds
- This type of vape is kept in a case that looks like an AirPods case, and keeps the vape pen charged