Schools have always prohibited students from using drugs and alcohol, however, many young adults lately are frequent e-cigarette smokers. “Between 2011 and 2012 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed a sharp spike in e-cigarette testing among U.S. middle and high school students.” Vaping is often the term used for smoking electronic cigarettes. The reason why teenagers use drugs and alcohol has been widely discussed; but what hasn't been thoroughly discussed is why they smoke in the first place? What exactly drives teenagers to smoke e-cigarettes and what are the effects of vaping? Numerous explanations can be used to determine why adolescents smoke. Some of them are the same reason teenagers drink and do drugs. The main reasons include the desire to fit in with their peers and their natural curiosity. First of all, probably the most popular reason teens smoke is social acceptance. High school is a crucial time in a young person's life. It is important that the friends made are a good influence on a student. All teenagers want is to be accepted by their peers. It's human nature to want a place to belong. Most children smoke with or because their friends smoke. To remain part of the group they will do what their friends do. Smoking e-cigarettes is now the latest social trend and is seen as what the popular kids do. Furthermore, teenagers start doing these things simply because they are curious. Unlike regular cigarettes, e-cigarettes are not regulated by the FDA. This means there are fewer rules about selling to minors. Without FDA regulations, the accessibility of e-cigarettes is made easier. All you have to do is go out and buy them. E-cigarettes look similar to the real thing, however they are battery powered. Electronic... middle of paper... Remember the controversial beliefs, there are no serious long-term effects related to vaping. Compared to real cigarettes, e-cigarettes do not contain any poisonous chemicals. For example, e-cigarettes do not contain tobacco and the small amount of nicotine contained is not enough to create addiction. Whether young people should be allowed to use e-cigarettes is still a matter of debate, but the facts show that nothing good or bad comes from them. The Miami Herald. Np, nd Web. 07 February 2014. Koch, Wendy. "Fewer teenagers smoke but more use e-cigarettes and hookah." United States today. Gannett and Web. 07 February 2014. Laino, Charlene. "E-cigarettes are not bad for the heart, a study shows." WebMD. WebMD and Web. February 9, 2014."Eliminating Smoking: Addressing the 15 Most Common Myths About E-Cigarettes." E-CIG MYTHS: Discover the facts about electronic smoking. Np, nd Web. 09 February. 2014.