PARENTS AND EDUCATORS
All tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vapes, are not safe for youth. The recent increase in youth use of e-cigarettes and vapes led the U.S. Surgeon General to call youth use an “epidemic”.
Listed below are free resources that can assist parents and educators in supporting youth in leading tobacco-free lives.
Help Youth Live Tobacco-Free
- Live Vape Free for Teens
Maryland teens can text “VAPEFREE” to 873-373 for free help quitting e-cigarettes/vapes. - The Vape Experiment
- The Vape Experiment provides information and resources for youth and young adults about vaping and how to get help to quit.
- Maryland Tobacco Quitline
Maryland residents aged 13+ can receive free help by phone, text, or online.
Talk to Youth about Vaping/E-Cigarettes
- Health Portal (myquitforlife.com)
If you are looking to support a young adult in your life in their quit journey or understand when is best to intervene, the Live Vape Free Program can support you. - Talk to Your Child About Vaping
Free resources from the American Lung Association, including facts about e-cigarettes/vapes and a conversation guide. - Talk with Your Teen About E-cigarettes: A Tip Sheet for Parents
Conversation tips from the U.S. Surgeon General.
Free School Posters
- The Vape Experiment
The Vape Experiment features 4 posters that can be downloaded and printed. - FDA Posters on Tobacco, Including E-Cigarettes/Vapes
School Curriculum or Program, Including Alternatives to Suspension