Quit Nicotine!
E-cigarette use poses a significant – and avoidable – health risk. Besides increasing the possibility of addiction and long-term harm to brain development of young people and respiratory health, e-cigarette use is associated with the use of other tobacco products that can do even more damage to the body. Even breathing e-cigarette aerosol that someone else has exhaled poses potential health risks. Get updated information about the current outbreak of lung injury associated with E-cigarette use or vaping.
This is Quitting gives youth and young adults the motivation and support they need to ditch JUUL and other e-cigarettes. Learn more about how it works and the additional resources available for parents of young vapers and for adults who want to quit.
- Know the risks about e-cigarette use among youth and young adults.
- Learn the facts about electronic cigarettes, their health effects, and the risks of using e-cigarettes.
- Teachers and Parents: That USB Stick Might Be an E-cigarette
- Maestros y padres: Esa memoria USB podría ser un cigarrillo electrónico
- E-Cigarettes Shaped Like USB Flash Drives: Information for Parents, Educators, and Health Care Providers
QuitlineNC
Another free resource is QuitlineNC. North Carolinians ready to quit smoking or vaping may call the QuitlineNC at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). Start with telephone support as well as online and texting support. They can help you develop a plan to quit that works for you, and then give you the support you need to be successful. For service in Spanish call 1-855-DEJELO-YA (1-855-335-3569). QuitlineNC is available 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. It is confidential and FREE for all North Carolinians.
Smokeless Tobacco
Smokeless tobacco is addictive, and it’s tough to quit. Learn the facts about smokeless tobacco—like how it works, how it affects your health, and how much it costs. Ready to quit? Get tips to stay quit.
