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a documentary on the impact of vaping
on teen health & families

FACT:

One "pod" has as much nicotine as a pack of cigarette.
(Source: NIH)

Vaping use among high school students increased from approximately 1% of students in 2011 to the current 10%-20%.
(Source: CDC)

Through 2020 there were 2807 hospitalizations and 68 deaths from EVALI (e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury).
(Source: CDC)

Taking a Toke

is a documentary that takes the viewers into the challenging journey of many caregivers and guardians fighting a battle for their children. It explores how vaping was introduced as a safe alternative to smoking with ads targeting teens, and its effects on health.

FACT:

One "pod" has as much nicotine as a pack of cigarette.

(Source: NIH)

FACT:

Vaping use among high school students increased from approximately 1% of students in 2011 to the current 10%-20%.

(Source: CDC)

FACT:

Through 2020 there were 2807 hospitalizations and 68 deaths from EVALI (e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury).

(Source: CDC)

Taking a Toke

is a documentary that takes the viewers into the challenging journey of many caregivers and guardians fighting a battle for their children. It explores how vaping was introduced as a safe alternative to smoking with ads targeting teens, and its effects on health.

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While most moms are busy taking their kids to hockey and other sports, many other moms are waking up to a 21st century nightmare. Their teens’ health is deteriorating, their grades are going down, sports activities are canceled, and their relationships are souring. It’s not cancer. It's vaping!

Taking a Toke is a documentary that takes viewers into the challenging journey of many moms fighting a battle for their children. It explores how vaping was introduced as a safe alternative to smoking with ads targeting children, and how it destroyed their health, their families, and peace of mind.

By interviewing leading pediatricians, activists, and other experts in the area, this film is intended to inform parents, schools, organizations, and policymakers about the hidden harms of underage vaping. Whether opting to independently rent and stream the film on Vimeo or engaging Lori for an in-person or Zoom presentation alongside the film, this documentary will share this crucial message with audiences near and far.

See What Schools are saying about taking a toke

"More than three hundred of our students had an opportunity to meet Ms. Tobin and view her excellent film, Taking a Toke. Those students will not soon forget her powerful and timely message.  I'm confident that the experience will help to guide those students toward healthier choices in their lives."

Rick Swanson, Hingham High School Principal

"Taking a Toke is a comprehensive look at the public health toll that vaping has had on our country over the past few years and a cautionary tale of the personal impact on the lives of otherwise healthy young people. The film pushes back on the false narrative being perpetuated by the industry that vaping is "healthier" than cigarettes and provides facts and statistics that tell the truth about what is really going on. 
 
Most impactful of all is the story of Daniel who underwent a double lung transplant after doing irreparable damage to his body from vaping. The irony that he never even owned his own vaping device just makes his experience that much more tragic. He is an articulate, intelligent and thoughtful young man whose life will never be the same because he didn't know how dangerous his casual behavior was.
 
We appreciated the opportunity to show Taking a Toke to the freshman class at Hingham High School and know that the students walked away with a much better understanding of the topic than they had before. Hingham CARES highly recommends this film."

Kristen Arute, Hingham CARES, Inc. Program Director

"The Documentary Taking a Toke created by Lori Tobin is an excellent way to either introduce or reinforce with students the life-threatening dangers associated with vaping. Our middle school students listened intently as the message was delivered using real-life stories of high school students. Student engagement was high as indicated by the level of relevant questions student asked after the video. The hour-long program was well received by the school community."

Anthony A. Hrivnak, Memorial Middle School Principal

"The screening was very informative. There was a nice balance between explicit detail of each individual's struggle and general facts so that it was appropriate for 6th graders and engaging enough to keep the attention of eighth graders as well. The depth of the questions asked post screening exemplifies the thought the film provoked in many. Thank you for sharing!"

Heather Weber, Hull Jr. High School Science Teacher

"Lori Tobin should be commended for her commitment to educate youth and families about the dangers of vaping.  The students at the Hull Memorial Middle School viewed the film Taking a Toke on November 1, 2022.  The film was engaging and informative. At the end of the presentation, students asked meaningful questions about vaping and Loir confidently answered them.  I commend Lori for her commitment to this cause and encourage other schools to show the film to their middle and high school students as well as to parents."

Judy Kuehn, Hull Public Schools Superintendent

"We had Lori at our middle school in CT for a presentation on Taking a Toke. It was very informative and really brought light to the dangers of vaping. The presentation was presented at an age appropriate level for our students. Hearing Daniel's story, who is not much older than our students, really made an impact and helped the students understand it can happen to anyone. The students were engaged and asked many great questions at the end. I would highly recommend this presentation to other schools who want to teach the dangers of vaping to their students. Thank you for an amazing presentation."

Shanna Steele, Mathematics Teacher, William J. Johnston Middle School

"We showed Taking a Toke to one of the most challenging classes that I have taught in 27 years. I was shocked as they sat silently engaged, listening to every word. You could tell the topic hit home with this group of freshman and sophomore boys."

Chris Maher, Teacher, Whitman Hanson High School

"Our program purchased "Taking a Toke" for the 6-month duration. To date, we have shown the documentary at (2) Schools. Lori is phenomenal at what she does! She was able to calm the whole auditorium of students down to the point where they were ready to ask meaningful questions. This has been the best purchase for our program thus far! We are a Coalition who strives to bring awareness and preventative measures to the youth. This documentary did not disappoint. To anyone considering renting "Taking A Toke" don't hesitate. This is the documentary that can change those questions you have about the effects of vaping into answers you now know about vaping."

Winona Washburn

"Thank you so much, Lori! I really believe the video is having a positive impact on the youth in our community!"

Rae

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