Vaping Rates Climb Among North Dakota Teens
A recent survey estimates 15% of North Dakota high school students vape, prompting local health officials to plan a vape drop-off event.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Substance Abuse
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An estimated 15% of North Dakota high school students vape, according to a recent study of students in the state. Some disposable vapes advertise flavors lasting up to 100,000 puffs, a figure the source equates to more than 400 packs of cigarettes.
Why it matters
The survey points to a growing youth vaping problem across the state, with vape products reportedly sold at gas stations and vape stores in appealing flavors. Local educators are also seeing the issue in classrooms, underscoring the need for prevention efforts for North Dakota families.
The figure comes from a recent survey estimate of North Dakota high school students. The source does not provide a prior-year baseline or sample size, and the study's methodology beyond the 15% estimate is not described.
The players
Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health
The Bismarck-based public health agency serving Bismarck and Burleigh County, which is hosting the vape drop-off event.
The details
Vape products are advertised at gas stations and vape stores with exotic flavors, and students reportedly obtain them through Snapchat. A school resource officer in Mandan says he has seen more sixth graders disciplined for vaping at school in recent years.
Timeline
November 2026: Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health hosts its first vape drop-off event.
Big Picture
The North Dakota estimate fits within the pattern shown by youth vaping surveys that track adolescent nicotine use across the country. It shows the issue remains widespread among high school students in the state.
Parents in North Dakota may want to talk with their teens about vaping and check whether disposable products are in their homes or cars. The upcoming drop-off event offers a place to turn in unwanted vapes.
The takeaway
Vaping among North Dakota teens is common enough that families and schools are both being asked to respond. Parents can start conversations at home and use local drop-off options to remove vape products from access.
What happens next
Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health will host its first vape drop-off event in November 2026.
Further reading
Explore more substance abuse coverage to see how youth vaping fits into wider prevention efforts.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Valleynewslive.
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