Vaping-Related Deaths Often Linked to Products With THC, a Cannabinoid

Vaping-Related Deaths Often Linked to Products With THC, a Cannabinoid
Robert Keuther, a high school principal in Marshfield, Mass., displays vaping devices confiscated from students in restrooms or hallways at the school. Steven Senne/AP Photo
Alan McDonnell
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have said the current spate of deaths and serious lung injuries related to vaping is likely related to products containing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)—the primary psychoactive agent in cannabis.