Unfiltered - The Truth About Teen Vaping and Substance Use: Round Up on Adolescent Health (Episode 5 of 5)

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Unfiltered - The Truth About Teen Vaping and Substance Use: Round Up on Adolescent Health (Episode 5 of 5)

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1 Contact Hour(s) of CE

Program Number:

26037709

Original Program Date:

May 6, 2026

Access:

Available until May 31, 2028

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Category: Podcast, [Free CE for AANP Members], Adolescent Health ... (show more)

Subcategory: Abuse, Addiction, Adolescent ...(show more)

Released: 05/06/2026
Expires: 05/31/2028 11:55 PM CT (subject to change)

CE for this activity will not be available after this date.

This activity includes transcription.

Overview:
In this episode, Unfiltered- The Truth About Teen Vaping and Substance Use: Round Up on Adolescent Health PT5, we explore the realities of teen vaping and substance use and why it remains a critical issue for clinicians and caregivers. While youth vaping rates have slightly declined, it is still the most common form of tobacco use among adolescents, with evolving products and social influences making prevention and intervention increasingly complex. This conversation dives into the science behind adolescent risk-taking, the powerful influence of marketing and social media, and the neurological factors that make teens particularly vulnerable to substance use. Most importantly, the episode highlights how nurse practitioners can identify early warning signs, start meaningful conversations with teens, and support healthier coping strategies.

This activity is an Accredited AANP Podcast Activity.
Learners will need to listen to the podcast through their preferred podcast provider (Search for "NP Pulse" and listen to Episode 181). A participation code will be given at the END of the podcast - make sure to write this code down. Once you've listened to the podcast and have the participation code, return to this activity in the CE Center. Click on the "Next Steps" button of the activity and (1) enter the participation code that was provided and (2) complete the activity evaluation. This will award your CE credit and certificate of completion.

Objectives

Explain the neurodevelopmental factors that contribute to adolescent risk-taking behaviors and increased vulnerability to nicotine, cannabis, and other substances.
Identify current trends in teen vaping and substance use, including emerging products, marketing influences, and social media impacts that shape adolescents’ perceptions of risk.
Apply evidence-based screening, communication, and counseling strategies 76to identify adolescent substance use early and support prevention, intervention, and appropriate referral when needed.

Speakers
Jessica L. Peck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN
Ashley L. Hodges, PhD, CRNP, WHNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN

Disclosure
This program was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies.

The speakers for this activity have the following disclosures:

Jessica Peck has no relevant financial disclosures.
Ashley Hodges has no relevant financial disclosures.

All Planners involved in this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Disclaimer
Individuals who have contributed to the CE Center were carefully selected for their knowledge and experience in the subject area under review. This presentation is informational only and may contain opinions of the authors from their personal experience that do not necessarily express the opinions of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). The activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings. Clinical practice is a constantly changing process and new information becomes available every day. Neither AANP nor the contributing individuals can warrant that the material will continue to be accurate, nor do they warrant that the material is completely free of errors upon publication. Attendees and participants should appraise the information presented critically and are encouraged to consult appropriate resources for any product or device mentioned in this program.

CE Credit Instructions

Read this activity description, including objectives and disclosures.
Complete the educational content:
- AANP Podcast: Click the Play button to be taken to the NP Pulse podcast on Podbean. If you have a different podcast provider that you prefer, launch your preferred podcast app and search for "NP Pulse".
  - Listen to all of Episode 181. A participation code will be provided at the end. Make sure to write this code down! You will need this code to unlock access the the post-test and evaluation to complete the activity to earn your CE credit. The code will consist of a LETTERS and NUMBERS. When entering the code in the Participation Code field, make sure you enter the letters and numbers together (no space between them). Letters are not case sensitive.
Return to the AANP CE Center. Click on the activity from your CE Activities list and then click the blue Next Steps button:
- A new window will open. Provide and submit the Participation Code, exactly as it was given at the end of the podcast, in the available text field.
- Submit the activity evaluation to receive full AANP CE/Rx credit and your certificate of completion.

Additional Information
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1 Contact Hour(s) of CE