Help Youth Quit Nicotine
What to Know
Nicotine is not risk free—it can have serious long-term health effects and impact brain development in young people. Support from a friend, counseling, and quit medications prescribed by a child's healthcare provider are all key to success. When used together, these three approaches work best to help young people quit.
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Signs of Vaping
- Online purchases or packages in mail
- Vaping equipment; unfamiliar devices
- Disappearing money
- Fruity or sweet smells
- Coughing, nosebleeds, increased thirst
- Changes in behavior and mood
How You Can Help
- Know the facts about vaping
- Learn why they are using
- Create a safe space
- Acknowledge addiction is not a phase
- Celebrate quitting
- Provide support and resources
Resources for Parents, Caregivers, and Educators
- Teach Vape Free website: teachvapefree.org/for-parents
- Vaping Conversation Guide by the American Lung Association
- Partnership to End Addiction provides information and online group support to parents and caregivers of children experimenting with, or dependent on, substances. Visit drugfree.org.
Questions?
If you have questions, contact our tobacco control team by calling 805-781-5540 or by emailing [email protected].