In 2025, Parents Against Vaping is thrilled to continue Clear the Vapor Conversations, an exciting year-long series inspired by our successful Clear the Vapor conference! Our 2024 series drew nearly 10,000 registrants and thousands of live attendees.

Like the conference, Clear the Vapor Conversations convenes researchers, public health advocates, and leading experts as they participate in informative discussions held throughout the year. The series addresses a variety of topics including: environmental harms caused by vaping; “creative” vaping cessation ideas; and engaging youth to quit. Each event features a moderated discussion with your questions answered live. 

From Vaping to Edibles: Addressing the Evolving Landscape of Youth Marijuana Consumption

📅 Tuesday, April 22
🕕 6:00 PM ET | 📍Zoom

As the youth substance use landscape continues to shift, parents and communities must stay ahead of the curve. Join us for an urgent and eye-opening webinar exploring how marijuana—particularly in high-potency forms—is being marketed to and consumed by young people today. With teens who vape being much more likely to begin using cannabis and other drugs, it’s more important than ever to understand the connections and take action.

We are honored to welcome Julie Dreifaldt, a nationally recognized expert and speaker for One Chance to Grow Up, as our featured speaker. Julie is a trusted voice in youth protection efforts nationwide, educating policymakers, regulators, community leaders, and parents about the evolving threats posed by high-potency THC marijuana and hemp.

Since 2018, Julie has been a passionate advocate, equipping parents with the knowledge and strategies they need to protect their children and drive meaningful change. In this session, Julie will dive into:

  • How marijuana products have evolved and their appeal to youth

  • The connection between vaping and marijuana use

  • What parents and communities can do to protect kids

  • Effective ways to talk to youth about today’s marijuana

  • Why potency and protects matter

  • How today’s THC is entwined with the nation's youth mental health crisis

Be sure to submit your questions when you register—Julie will answer them live during the moderated discussion.

🎥 All registrants will receive a recording of the event.