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March 21, 2022 — Parents and other caring adults can help teens get information about vaping and preventing addiction. The resources shared below are free and available online, through short videos, and social media.
Despite risks, many Alaska teens continue to vape.
In 2019, about 1 in 4 (26.1%) Alaska high schoolers reported smoking e-cigarettes, and almost 1 in 2 (45.8%) reported ever trying e-cigarettes. Many of these products, especially those with flavors and colorful packaging, can be appealing to teens.
Source: Alaska Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) data, 2019
There is growing evidence about the health harms of e-cigarettes, also known as e-cigs, vapes, and puff bars. Researchers have found many toxic chemicals and metals in e-cigarettes, including:
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Addictive chemicals like nicotine, which harms brain development
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Cancer-causing chemicals like acetaldehyde and formaldehyde
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Lung disease-causing chemicals like diethylene glycol
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Volatile organic compounds like benzene
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Heavy metals like nickel, tin, and lead
We also know that young people who smoke e-cigarettes have higher chances of smoking traditional cigarettes in the future.
There are resources that can help:
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This free program is for parents and caregivers concerned about vaping. It includes a self-paced online course, facts and warning signs of addiction, support from a live quit coach, and practice for how to talk about vaping with teens. |
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Teens ages 13–17 have access to confidential texting support 24/7. The texting programs includes interactive activities, videos, and quizzes to help teens learn about health harms and get support to quit. Teens can text “VAPEFREE” to 873373 to get started. |
This 30-second video educates viewers about products, health harms, and resources to stop an addiction.
Share proven strategies to help prevent and delay young people from starting tobacco and e-cigarettes.
- Increasing the sales prices of tobacco and e-cigarette products
- Restricting youth access to tobacco and e-cigarette products
- Promoting local policies that reduce youth access, like flavor restrictions
- Implementing tobacco-free policies in K-12 schools
This public education campaign shares information about the harms of tobacco and e-cigarettes and resources to quit. The campaign is designed for Alaska teens but includes resources for caregivers, educators, and community partners.
Stay informed about vaping
Alaska’s Tobacco Prevention and Control website
Alaska’s Tobacco Quit Line website
Alaska’s Tobacco Quit Line Facebook
Alaska’s Tobacco Quit Line YouTube
Alaska’s Not Buying It website
Alaska’s Not Buying It Facebook
Alaska’s Not Buying It Instagram
For more tobacco fact sheets and publications, go to the Alaska Tobacco Prevention and Control Program publications page.
To learn more about tobacco control efforts in Alaska, please visit the Alaska Tobacco Prevention and Control Program page.
Visit Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion for more information about the section and our mission to identify and advance the conditions that lead to safe and healthy lives for Alaskans.
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