Maryland Department of Health
Maryland Tobacco Quitline

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For Teens & Young Adults

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For Teens & Young Adults​

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THIS IS YOUR TIME TO TAKE BACK CONTROL.

Young people often believe that quitting tobacco use will be easy; however, once addicted, you may find that quitting is difficult and overwhelming, especially if you are trying to quit on your own. Teens who smoke are less physically fit and have more respiratory illnesses than friends who don’t smoke.

Using tobacco as a teenager or young adult can cause lungs to not develop normally and can lead to heart disease, stroke, and cancers as you get older. Quitting smoking is one of the most important steps you can take to improve your immediate and future health.​

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Are you 13 to 17 years old and want to quit using tobacco?

Call the Maryland Tobacco Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). The FREE specialized counseling program for teens and young adults includes FIVE counseling calls provided when it is most convenient. All calls are private.​​

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During the specialized calls, youth coaches will provide:

  • Five counseling calls
  • Personalized counseling delivered by highly skilled youth coaches
  • Discussion of triggers, stressors, peer influences, and exposure to second-hand smoke
  • Coaches will give you tips to help you not start using tobacco again after you quit
  • If you wish, educational materials can be mailed directly to your home​​

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Live Vape Free 

We want to help you quit all tobacco products. If you’re looking for help to quit vaping, you can text “VAPEFREE” to 873-373.

Live Vape Free is a free, confidential text message program to help young adults quit vaping with tips, videos, and support throughout the quitting process.  Visit the Live Vape Free website by clicking here.​


The Vape Experiement​

The Vape Experiement campaign shares information on the dangers of e-cigarettes and provides additional educational resources. Visit The Vape Experiement website by clicking here​. 

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Want to learn more?

For New & Expectant Parents
For Parents and Educators
Frequently Asked Questions​​

​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].​