If you’re looking to quit smoking, we suggest U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medications such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) – patches, gum, lozenges, sprays, and inhalers, or non-nicotine medications like varenicline (Chantix®) or Bupropion (Zyban). These medications, combined with individual or group counseling, have been shown to be the most successful ways […]
Read MoreE-cigarettes contain fewer toxic chemicals than regular cigarettes – which have over 7,000 chemicals in their smoke – but vaping is still not safe. E-cigarette vapor or aerosol can contain heavy metals like lead, tin, and nickel. E-cigarettes also contain carcinogens (cancer-causing chemicals). That means vaping can increase your risk of heart disease, lung cancer, […]
Read MoreElectronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), or e-cigarettes, are battery-powered devices that deliver nicotine through vapor, often flavored. They are made to feel like you are inhaling tobacco smoke, without the burning that occurs when lighting a traditional, tobacco-based cigarette.
Read MoreQuitting tobacco is one of the best things you can do for yourself, regardless of how long you have used tobacco or the type of tobacco that you use. We provide free, confidential support to quit smoking, vaping, or other tobacco products for New Yorkers. Talk with a Quit Coach, get nicotine patches, lozenges, or gum, sign […]
Read MoreText “DROPTHEVAPE” to 88709 to join This Is Quitting, a free texting support program for help with quitting vaping for teens and young adults (ages 13-24). Visit truthinitiative.org/thisisquitting to learn more.
Read MoreTexting Program Text “QUIT” to 202-899-7550 to receive daily advice to help youth quit.Visit truthinitiative.org/thisisquitting to learn more. Facts & Guides Quick Facts on the Risks of E-cigarettes for Kids, Teens, and Young AdultsLearn more How to talk with your children about e-cigarettes.Learn more Other resources Resource Guide for Youth and Young Adult Nicotine Use and Cessation | […]
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