FADA Presents Study Results on Vaping in Aruba

On the morning of Monday, September 16, Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes, along with Ministers Rocco Tjon, Dangui Oduber, and Endy Croes, met with the Aruba Anti-Drug Foundation (FADA). FADA is a non-governmental organization that has been operating for 40 years, with the mission of informing and raising awareness among the people of Aruba, especially the youth, about the problems caused by the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol.

During the meeting, FADA representatives expressed their concerns about the increasing trend of vaping in Aruba. This practice is gaining popularity among both adults and young people, but what's even more alarming is that children as young as 7 are getting involved. Many people in Aruba are still unaware of the health risks associated with vaping, and FADA’s main goal is to educate the community about these dangers.

Vaping is a modern way of inhaling substances without producing smoke like traditional cigarettes. This has led to the misconception that vaping is less harmful than smoking, which is not true. Many individuals are attracted to it due to the variety of flavors and essential oils that smell and taste pleasant. However, vaping poses several serious health risks, particularly to the lungs, and can lead to other severe health issues. This is especially dangerous for young children, whose lungs are not yet fully developed and are more vulnerable to harm.

"FADA presented the findings of their study to us and outlined their plan to raise awareness in the community. The Government of Aruba fully supports FADA's initiative and hopes that this effort will soon be realized. In the end, adults are responsible for their actions and the consequences, but children are not, and it is the duty of adults to set an example and protect them. None of us want our children to grow up facing lung issues or other health problems. On behalf of the Government of Aruba, I want to thank FADA for their ongoing contributions to our community through years of awareness campaigns," expressed the Prime Minister.