New Resources in This Toolkit
Alternative Measures for Addressing Student Tobacco Use in Schools
School policies regulating the use and possession of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and other vaping products like JUUL, often contain punitive measures for student violations. This document provides information and sample language for alternative penalties to suspension and expulsion, which are often used to enforce a school commercial Tobacco-Free Policy.
Read More: Addressing Student Tobacco Use in Schools (PDF)
Free FDA “The Real Cost” E-Cigarette Prevention Posters and More
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is distributing youth e-cigarette prevention posters to every high school in the United States. These posters were developed as part of FDA’s “The Real Cost” E-Cigarette Prevention Campaign, which launched in September 2018, and aim to educate teens on the dangers of e-cigarette use. The posters are intended to be displayed in high school bathrooms – a location where teens are often faced with the decision to use e-cigarettes – and deliver snarky, hard-hitting messages such as:
- “Strangely enough, some students come in here to put crap into their bodies. Vapes can contain some of the same cancer-causing chemicals found in cigarettes.”
- “Some of the grossest things in this bathroom are in that vape. Vaping can expose your lungs to acrolein, which can cause irreversible damage.”
In addition to providing the “The Real Cost” campaign posters to high schools, FDA has developed two new posters for use by doctors, youth groups, churches, state and local public health agencies, and others who may find these resources helpful in educating youth on the dangers of e-cigarette use. The posters, which also address the potential health consequences of e-cigarette use, are available for download or for print via the CTP Exchange Lab.
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Quit Tobacco Resources for Youth
E-cigarette use is increasing among youth, but there are many resources available to help them quit. The American Lung Association in Minnesota compiled a list of local and national resources to help Minnesota teens.
Read More: Tobacco Cessation
Resources for Youth (PDF)
Truth Initiative® E-cigarette Quit Programs
The Truth Initiative® recently announced a new e-cigarette quit program. This free text message program was created with input from teens, college students and young adults who have attempted to, or successfully, quit e-cigarettes. It's tailored by age group to give teens and young adults appropriate recommendations about quitting. The program also serves as a resource for parents looking to help their children who now vape.
To access the new e-cigarette quit program, users can text “QUIT” to (202) 804-9884. Users can also enroll in This is Quitting or BecomeAnEX®, free digital quit programs from Truth Initiative that integrate the text program.
Find more resources for Quitting Tobacco.
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