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A High Point teen's parents sent him to rehab for his vaping addiction. Now he's sharing his story to help others.

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A High Point teen's parents sent him to rehab for his vaping addiction. Now he's sharing his story to help others.

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High Point teen speaks out against juuling

High Point teenager Luka Kinard became deeply addicted to vaping, especially JUULing, and now speaks to groups about his experiences.

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Various vaping devices displayed at a presentation for parents about teenage vaping given by Guilford County Schools Substance Abuse Coordinat…

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High Point teen speaks out against juuling

High Point teenager Luka Kinard, who became addicted to vaping, is pictured here with his mother, Kelly. The two now speak to groups about the…

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Kelly Kinard and her son Luka Kinard, 15, (center two) spoke to a crowd at the Mooresville High School Performing Arts Center to discuss the d…

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High Point teen speaks out against juuling

High Point teenager Luka Kinard, who became addicted to vaping, is pictured here with his mother, Kelly. The two now speak to groups about their experiences with teen vaping and addiction.

Various vaping devices displayed at a presentation for parents about teenage vaping given by Guilford County Schools Substance Abuse Coordinator Kimberly Fields at Page High School in Greensboro in March. 

Kelly Kinard and her son Luka Kinard, 15, (center two) spoke to a crowd at the Mooresville High School Performing Arts Center to discuss the dangers of vaping. Luka Kinard spent 40 days at a rehab center to kick his nicotine addiction to vaping. Also pictured are from left to right: Mooresville Police Department Officer Dan Walther and Maj. Ron Chilton, Dr. Matthew CiRullo and Mooresville High Principal Eric Schwarzenegger.

High Point teenager Luka Kinard became deeply addicted to vaping, especially JUULing, and now speaks to groups about his experiences.

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