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You may have seen or heard about kids in your school or town using e-cigarettes. Some teens assume that using e-cigarettes — also known as vaping — is safe. After all, e-cigarettes can come in flavors, so how bad can they really be?
The truth is that vaping exposes you to very real — and very scary — health risks. These include exposure to dangerous chemicals, as well as nicotine, which can harm your brain and cause addiction.
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How to say "NO"
Say "No," "No, thanks," or "Nah, that's not my thing."
Make a joke or change the topic.
Say you're supposed to be somewhere and walk away.
Talk to a friend, parent, or trusted adult.
Are you addicted to vape?
Take the NIH Vape Reality Check Quiz
Start the Journey to Quitting TODAY
Nicotine has been designed to be ultra-addictive. For this reason, quitting may be one of the harder things you'll do in your lifetime. Use the tips below to help you get started, and don't be afraid to ask for help!
Find a better coping mechanism for stress. One of the biggest reasons people relapse is because they get stressed, anxious or angry, and turn to e-cigarettes or vape because they believe it helps calm them down. Find a health alternative like deep breathing, playing a game on your phone or taking a walk.
Talk to your family doctor about treatment options.
Try a phone app like quitSTART (CDC)
CDC Quitline: 1-800-QUIT-NOW
For Young People: Text DITCHVAPE to 88709
For Families Helping Young People: Text QUIT to 202-899-7550
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