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E-cigarettes and vapes are the most commonly used tobacco products among youth. All tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vapes, are not safe, especially for children, teens, and young adults.
There are many reasons youth might use e-cigarettes and vapes. Tobacco product marketing and advertising, appealing flavors, social influences, and the effects of nicotine all play a role in why youth start and/or continue to use.
Parents and educators can play an important role in helping youth stop using all tobacco products and ensure that they live healthy, tobacco-free lives.
Listed below are free resources that can assist parents and educators in supporting youth in leading tobacco-free lives.
Live Vape Free for Teens Maryland teens can text “VAPEFREE” to 873-373 for free help quitting e-cigarettes/vapes.
Maryland Tobacco Quitline for Teens Ages 13-17
Marylanders ages 13-17 can call the Maryland Tobacco Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). This FREE specialized counseling program for teens and young adults includes FIVE counseling calls provided when it is most convenient. All calls are private.
The Vape ExperimentLearn more about the dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping at The Vape Experiment.
Talk to Your Child About Vaping Free resources from the American Lung Association, including facts about e-cigarettes/vapes and a conversation guide.
Talk to Youth about Vaping/E-cigarettes
Adult to Teen Conversation Guide
Teen Quit Vaping Action Plan
Stanford Tobacco Prevention Toolkit
CATCH my breath: E-cigarette & Juul Prevention Program
INDEPTH: An Alternative to Teen Nicotine Suspension or Citation, Provided by the American Lung Association
The Real Cost of Vaping: FDA and Scholastic Partnership
Johns Hopkins Health Education and Training (HEAT)
Live in Color Without Tobacco Providing resources to organizations that serve Black and Latine LGBTQ+ youth and young adults.
Connect With Your Local Health Department
Please check back, these resources are currently being updated.
For more information on local and statewide initiatives, including annual reports and data request, please visit The Center for Tobacco Prevention and Control.
For other questions or concerns, please email [email protected].
