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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.
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 go back to vaping 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.
Find multilingual support through the NY Smoke Free
Try a free phone app like quitSTART (ages 13-19)
Meet a "quit coach" through the CDC Quitline: 1-800-QUIT-NOW
Text DITCHVAPE to 88709
Sign up for the EX Program at Truth Initiative (must be 13+)
Follow @yaofjc on Instagram (Youth Alliance of Jefferson County)
For Families Helping Young People: Text QUIT to 202-899-7550
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