Vaping prevention and quit resources: top tips for parents and educators

Parents and educators can combat youth tobacco initiation by reaching young people with the information they need to make informed choices. To educate young people about the dangers of vaping, Truth Initiative provides Vaping: Know the truth, a free digital curriculum that has reached 1.5 million students with the facts about vaping and nicotine addiction.

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A breath of fresh air: The immediate benefits of quitting smoking or vaping nicotine

Quitting smoking has countless short- and long-term health benefits, some of which start to impact the body almost immediately after putting down a cigarette. Early studies also suggest that some chemicals present in e-cigarette aerosols may increase the risk of certain illnesses such as heart disease or cancer. Here’s what we know about the short- and long-term health effects of quitting smoking or vaping nicotine, and what resources are available to help.

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This week in tobacco policy news

Santa Cruz County, California: The county announced that sales of cigarettes with filters will be prohibited beginning in 2027, now that two cities incorporated in the county passed similar ordinances.
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