TOBACCO

While tobacco use among youth in the United States has declined a lot in recent years, continuing the talk about the dangers of cigarettes, chewing tobacco (aka "dip"), vapes, and other tobacco products is crucial to keep going in this positive direction.

Here you can find resources that address the numerous short-term and long-term health effects of smoking and chewing, ways to prevent students from starting to use tobacco products, and help with quitting smoking for youths and parents.

SMOKEFREE.GOV
The SmokeFree initiative from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) offers resources for smoking cessation including daily support texts to help down the road to quitting, and access to experts for tips on how to be successful.

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THE REAL COST
The Real Cost provides the most accurate, up-to-date information about the harmful effects of smoking, vaping, and other tobacco use. They also offer resources for quitting smoking and vaping including helpful tips and getting help from a counselor over the phone or live chat.

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CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO FREE KIDS
90% of adult smokers start as teenagers or younger. Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids seeks to curb this statistic by getting youth involved in preventing their peers from smoking, stand up to youth-targeted marketing of tobacco products, and urge tighter legislation to keep tobacco out of the hands of kids.

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NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG ABUSE
The National Institute on Drug Abuse explores the scientific aspect of nicotine addiction, the equal danger of cigarettes and vaping, and tips for prevention and quitting.

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