E-Cigarettes & Vaping

Vaping: the use of e-cigarettes or other devices that let you inhale and exhale nicotine or other drugs as vapor rather than smoke

Vape Pen: An electronic device shaped like a pen that is used to inhale vapor when vaping

E-liquid: The liquid that is converted into an aerosol by an e-cigarette, or vaping product. It is typically a mixture of water, food grade flavoring, a choice of nicotine, cannabis (THC, CBD), propylene glycol (PG) or vegetable glycerin (VG).

ACTIVITIES

• Vaping Discussion Guide

  Vaping discussion guide.

• PAVE(e) Podcast

  Listen to Big Tobacco Messed with the Wrong Moms Podcast

• Surgeon General's Parent Tip Sheet

  Talking with teens about E-Cigarettes parent tip guide.

• Hoja informativa en español

  Talking with teens about E-Cigarettes parent tip guide in Spanish.

LINKS

• Parents Against Vaping E-Cigarettes (PAVe)

  Volunteer with Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes (PAVe) is a national advocacy and education organization powered by volunteers.

• Report a Violation

  Use this form to report potential tobacco-related violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and associated regulations. These submissions are reviewed by FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products, Office of Compliance and Enforcement.

• Flavors Hook Kids: Parent Guide

  The tobacco industry uses fun flavors and tech devices to hook kids on nicotine. Why kids? A developing brain is easier to addict. Download the guide.

ORGANIZATIONS

• Tobacco Free Kids

  The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids has fought to protect children and save lives from the #1 cause of preventable death: tobacco use

• American Lung Association

   

  The American Lung Association's mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy, and research.

LINKS

• CATCH E-Cigarette Prevention

  CATCH is E-Cigarette Prevention Program based on the CDC Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model in which health education, school environment, and family/community involvement work together to support youth in a healthy lifestyle.

• Tobacco Free Kids YouTube Channel

  Watch videos from experts, celebrities and youth discuss tobacco, e-cigarettes and vaping issues.

Vaping: the use of e-cigarettes or other devices that let you inhale and exhale nicotine or other drugs as vapor rather than smoke

Vape Pen: An electronic device shaped like a pen that is used to inhale vapor when vaping

E-liquid: The liquid that is converted into an aerosol by an e-cigarette, or vaping product. It is typically a mixture of water, food grade flavoring, a choice of nicotine, cannabis (THC, CBD), propylene glycol (PG) or vegetable glycerin (VG).

ACTIVITIES

• Meet the Quitters

  The Truth Initiative is here to disrupt attempts to get another generation hooked on nicotine. Meet the Quitters.

• Generate a Letter

  The tobacco industry targets kids with flavors. Reaching out to your local officials can make a difference. Enter your name, choose your location and we’ll direct your email to your city’s mayor or your county supervisors.

LINKS

• This is Quitting Now

  Text-based quitting program

• Live Vape Free Program

  When you quit tobacco, you’re putting your health first. Quit For Life® on Rally Coach™ is here to help you, wherever you are on your path to quitting.

• Know The Risks

  The Office of the Surgeon General shares an important message about the possible dangers of e-cigarette use by young people.

ORGANIZATIONS

• Tobacco Free Kids

  The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids has fought to protect children and save lives from the #1 cause of preventable death: tobacco use

• American Lung Association

   

  The American Lung Association's mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy, and research.

   

READING & RESEARCH

• Tobacco Free Kids YouTube Channel

  Watch videos from experts, celebrities and youth discuss tobacco, e-cigarettes and vaping issues.