Educate Yourself First

To help a young person you care about quit, it’s important to understand what vaping is and why so many young people are doing it.

• Vapes are the most commonly used tobacco products among U.S. middle and high school students.

• The increased use of vapes is driven, in part, by the belief that vapes are safe and are not addictive like cigarettes. However, the e-liquid in most vape products contains nicotine, an addictive substance that affects teen brain development.

Understand Why Curiosity, Peer Pressure and Enticing Flavors are all reasons young people start vaping. They keep vaping for many reasons, including: • to deal with things like boredom and anxiety • to avoid withdrawal symptoms • to fit in

Look for ways to start talking naturally, like when:

• you see someone vaping
• you pass a vape shop
• you see a vape ad
• the school communicates rules about vaping

 

Get their viewpoint by using open-ended questions, like:

• What do you know about vaping?
• What do you think about vaping?
• How does vaping make you feel?

 

Be a good listener and try not to judge.

• Repeat what you heard them say.
• Let them know that you understand, even if you don’t agree.

Keep the Conversation Going

Not one and done. Try to have conversations often and calmly.

Remember to…

• Connect and Encourage
• Remind and Repeat
• Share Facts and Resources

For more guidance, visit the American Lung Association’s Vaping Conversation Guide.

Text Message Programs

Kick It California offers an automated text program with messages tailored to help at critical points along the quit journey, including tips to deal with motivation, planning, getting support, self-talk, and recovering from slips. Once enrolled, the young person can text us with questions and a Quit Coach will respond.

To enroll Text “Quit Vaping” to 66819 or visit kickitca.org/text to learn more.

The Truth Initiative offers an automated text program for teens and young adults who want to quit vaping and a separate program for the parents and adults who are supporting them.

Learn more truthinitiative.org/thisisquitting

 

Mobile App (iPhone & Android)

Download our NoVape mobile app to get quit tips, games, and breathing exercise.

 

Quit Coaching over the Phone

For 30 years, Kick It California has provided phone-based quit coaching that works. And we provide specific support for friends and family members who want to help someone quit.

Educators & Advocates – we have materials & tools just for you

Educational & Promotional Materials

Visit our Free Materials section for flyers, fact sheets and social media posts to promote Kick It California quit vaping services.

Visit the California Youth Advocacy Network to get vaping prevention materials for your school at low or no cost.

 

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Youth Vaping Alternative Program Education (YVAPE)

• Reduce suspension and recidivism ratees
• Educate Students About Vaping
• Open a dialog with parent/guardians
• Program in English & Spanish

YVAPE is a counseling and educational program for students who have been cited for vaping at school. California public middle and high schools can enroll students in YVAPE instead of alternative disciplinary action for vaping. YVAPE is designed to provide a positive experience for the student and help them think through their vaping behavior.

Learn more https://yvape.org/