The costs of not using vape detection, especially in environments such as schools, workplaces, or hotels, can be significant and multifaceted. Without vape detection, individuals may continue to expose themselves and others to harmful substances found in vapes, such as heavy metals, formaldehyde, nicotine and THC, which are especially detrimental to youth whose brains are still developing. 

In an educational environment, not using vape detection can create a disruptive, uncomfortable or bullying environment for students who don’t vape. School anti-tobacco and anti-vaping policies can be significantly more effective if they are taken more seriously due to the presence of vape detectors. In workplaces, it can be bothersome to non-users and impact productivity. Many spaces have strict no-smoking and no-vaping policies, and it becomes challenging to enforce these policies without effective vape detection.

Overall, the costs of not using vape detection can lead to increased health risks, create disruptive environments, and more, highlighting the importance in implementing proactive strategies to regulate vaping.