In a compelling fireside chat, Dr. Alicia Porter, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, addresses the alarming rise of teen vaping. She challenges the normalization of vaping, dissects its harmful components, and explores the long-term consequences on adolescent brain development. This discussion sheds light on the urgent need for awareness, policy changes, and proactive measures to safeguard the mental and physical health of teenagers.
Dr Alicia Porter is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at ADDNOVA and serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors of the South African Society of Psychiatrists and currently holds an honorary lectureship in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand. Dr Porter currently works in private practice at the ADDNOVA centre in Blairgowrie, Johannesburg.
She previously served as the Clinical Head of the Child and Family Unit at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital having completed her undergraduate medical training at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 2002 and the College of Medicine of South Africa in 2010. In 2019, she furthered her expertise with a Diploma in Human Rights, Mental Health, and Law from the Indian Law College in Pune, India. Connect with Dr. Alicia Porter on LinkedIn · Watch on YouTube · EduInc website · Facebook (Public) · Facebook (closed group) · Twitter (closed group) · YouTube · Review us on Google
Smoke Screen: The DEADLY Truth Behind Teen Vaping | Dr. Alicia Porter
Jul 22, 2025

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Edu Inc is a registered, affordable, IEB Private School in Fourways South Africa teaching grades 4 to 12 with 10 children per class.
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the biggest responsibilites of being a parent.
With our very small classes, each child is assured personal attention from our qualified and caring teachers. As a mainstream IEB GDE-registered and Umalusi-accredited school, our Matrics write the same exams as the other private IEB schools you are familiar with.
We’re extremely proud of our 100% pass rate and look forward to answering any questions you may have about Edu Inc.
This podcast channel will give you some insight into how Edu Inc operates and communicates with its community.
Edu Inc is a registered, affordable, IEB Private School in Fourways South Africa teaching grades 4 to 12 with 10 children per class.
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the biggest responsibilites of being a parent.
With our very small classes, each child is assured personal attention from our qualified and caring teachers. As a mainstream IEB GDE-registered and Umalusi-accredited school, our Matrics write the same exams as the other private IEB schools you are familiar with.
We’re extremely proud of our 100% pass rate and look forward to answering any questions you may have about Edu Inc.
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