Do Fraternity Members Vape More Than Non-Members?

Do Fraternity Members Vape More Than Non-Members?

Key Takeaways Fraternity and sorority members vape at higher rates (30% vs 18%). Daily vape use in fraternities increased 30% → 41% in five years. Vaping peaks junior year (61%) before dropping senior year. HabitHalo’s RipLok product offers structured quitting tools...
How Much Extra Do Employers Spend on Vapers?

How Much Extra Do Employers Spend on Vapers?

Vapers cost employers an average of $7,000 more per year in benefit costs, are often less productive, and open the employer to state and local law violations. Many employers now offer specific vaping cessation programs in addition to smoking cessation programs to...
Health and Life Insurance More Expensive for Vapers

Health and Life Insurance More Expensive for Vapers

2026 Health Insurance Premiums In 2026 health insurance premiums will rise for nicotine vapers. In most states, an insurer can charge as much as 50% more for a person who vapes nicotine For example, if the base premium for somebody your age would otherwise be $200 per...
State Tax Increases Make Vapes Expensive

State Tax Increases Make Vapes Expensive

Effective July 1, 2025 vape taxes increase in Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. New taxes were also proposed for Michigan but are not yet effective. Here’s a rundown of what you’ll pay for a 16ML Geekbar and the amount of that cost going to the...
Your Old Vape Just Killed a Fish

Your Old Vape Just Killed a Fish

Recently the UK banned disposable vapes and France outlawed vaping in parks and beach areas due to environmental concerns. Some people originally thought vapes would be better for the environmental, since people wouldn’t be tossing cigarette butts on the...