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In response, innovative technologies are being employed. Parents and schools in the UK have adopted devices like Vape Guardian sensors—advanced air monitors capable of detecting vaping and drug aerosols in real-time, alerting staff instantly. These devices, installed across hundreds of schools, serve as vital tools in combating school-based vaping and drug use.
In Thailand, authorities have launched awareness campaigns, heavy enforcement, and community programs to educate young people about the risks. Police conduct raids, confiscate illegal vapes, and impose harsh penalties—up to three years in jail and fines of thousands of dollars. Public health campaigns in schools focus on changing attitudes and encouraging open dialogue between students and parents.