Teens often respond more positively to information presented in ways that resonate with their interests and culture. Sharing resources specifically designed for them can be more effective. Here are some excellent resources crafted with teens in mind, with content that is engaging and relevant to them.
Behind the Haze is a tobacco prevention brand for teens 13-18 that delivers specific facts that target knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs that are associated with vaping behaviors. To learn more about vaping, you or your teen can visit the website here.
The Real Cost, the Food and Drug Administration’s first tobacco prevention campaign, aims to educate youth ages 12 to 17 who are at-risk for smoking cigarettes in the United States about its harmful effects.
Discussing tobacco and vape use with your teen can be challenging. To support you, we’ve created a dedicated page with resources to help facilitate these important conversations. Click here to visit the page.
Looking for resources on tobacco without initiating a conversation with your teen? Explore the list of general educational materials below.
UNDO is a program of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) that aims to end the tobacco industry's influence in California and improve the health of Californians. Click here to learn more.
Click here for substance abuse prevention & education programs and support that are available to students in San Diego County.