Talk to Your Students about Vaping

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TITLE GRAPHICS ON SCREEN: Talk to your students about vaping. 

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: Between school, friends, and everyday stressors, students have a lot on their plates.

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: Vaping can cause nicotine addiction, another source of stress that young people don’t need.

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: As an educator, it’s important to talk frankly with your students about vaping.

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: You can make a difference by being willing to listen and offer support.

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: Don’t hesitate to approach your students about vaping.

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: You can create a trusting space to discuss the dangers of vaping and empower students to cope in healthy ways. 

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: Find a calm moment for conversation... 

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: especially if your student is showing signs of nicotine addiction, like irritability, restlessness, or not acting like themselves.

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: Prepare for the discussion... 

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: ...learn the important facts about the dangers of youth vaping.

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: Facts about vaping. 

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: 1. Some vapes that claim they are nicotine-free are not.

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: Most vapes contain nicotine which is highly addictive.

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: 2. Exposure to nicotine during adolescence can harm the parts of the brain that control attention, learning, and impulse control. 

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: 3. Quitting can be challenging. The best thing for your students is not to start vaping at all.

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: Support and encourage your students who vape to quit.

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: Talk to them about healthy alternatives to vaping, like physical activity or creative arts.

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: Share quit resources for more information and support. Encourage students to:

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: Talk to a doctor about treatment options. 

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: Text QUIT to 47848

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: Call a quitline: 1-800-QUIT-NOW

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: Build a quit plan: teen.smokefree.gov 

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TEXT GRAPHICS APPEAR: Empower students to live a life free of vaping. Learn more by visiting: CDC.gov/vaping 

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