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Quitting vaping can be easier when you have a plan. Find out what steps you can take to get ready to quit vaping. Know Why You’re Quitting There are many good reasons to stop vaping. Do you want to feel healthier? Save money? Knowing why you want to quit vaping …

Know Your Triggers When you first started vaping, it probably wasn’t a big part of your life. But over time, you’ve built up patterns and routines around vaping. When you quit vaping, it may seem like reminders of vaping are all around you. These reminders can make it hard to …

When you stop smoking, you may find yourself thinking a lot about smoking or feeling strong urges to smoke. But these uncomfortable feelings are temporary. And if you know your triggers, have strategies to fight cravings and stick to your plan, you can succeed. Prepare for the tough moments with …

The quitSTART app helps you: Create your own Quit Kit with customized tips and materials. The more information you add about your smoking habits, the better the app can personalize content to fit your needs. Check your progress and earn badges for smokefree milestones and other achievements. Get back on …

Free Tools to Help You Quit Text Message Programs Smokefree Teen has free text message programs that give you 24/7 tips, advice, and encouragement to help you become—and stay—tobacco free. These programs look just like a text conversation you’d have with a friend. Try SmokefreeTXT to quit smoking. Try DipfreeTXT to quit …

What Is Nicotine? Nicotine is the chemical found in tobacco products that is responsible for addiction. When you use tobacco, nicotine is quickly absorbed into your body and goes directly to your brain. Nicotine activates areas of the brain that make you feel satisfied and happy. Whether you smoke, vape, …

The truth is, whether it’s smoked, dipped, or rolled, any form of tobacco is harmful. All tobacco products contain nicotine, which is addictive and can harm your developing brain. And all tobacco products have serious health consequences. Learn more about the risks of using tobacco products. Cigarettes Cigarettes typically consist …

 “I only smoke when I go out.” “I only smoke a little.” “Sometimes I go for days between cigarettes, so I’m not addicted.” “I just bum cigarettes from friends now and then.” Sound familiar? You may think your tobacco use is no big deal, but if you smoke—even just a …

Squash Stress Different things can make teens feel stressed out. Maybe it’s classes, activities, social situations, or not knowing your plans after high school or college. Maybe your job takes time away from school and sports. Or it’s pressure from parents, teachers, and coaches to do well. Using tobacco isn’t …

Cigarettes and Friends Most teens who smoke usually have friends who smoke. If you want to quit and your friends don’t, it could change some of your relationships. Being ready for those changes—some good, some bad—can help you when you stop using tobacco. Smoking doesn’t define you. Your friends enjoy …

1. Do Not Vape On your quit day, the most important thing is that you don’t vape—not even one hit. Having a plan for how you will deal with triggers and urges to vape can make your quit day easier. Take it one day at a time. Focus on getting …

Tips for Cravings Try these ideas for managing your urges to vape. Some may work better than others, so find the ones that work for you. Do something else. When a craving hits, stop what you’re doing and do something different. Sometimes, just changing your routine helps you shake off …

Nicotine Addiction Nicotine is in most vapes, including JUUL. Nicotine is very addictive. The more you vape, the more your brain and body get used to having nicotine, and the harder it is to go without it. When you go without vaping, the nicotine level in your bloodstream drops, which …

Stress and Anxiety Stress is a normal part of life—everyday worries, responsibilities, and hassles all contribute to your overall stress level. Too much stress can make you feel overwhelmed and affect your mood. If you automatically reach for your vape when you are stressed out try creating a personalized quit …

Sadness is a common emotion that can be triggered by ordinary life circumstances like disappointments, challenges, or loss. Everyone has down days and times when they feel sad. If feelings of sadness are extreme, last for a long time, or interfere with your daily activities and/or relationships, you may be …

Your choice to use tobacco may prevent you from doing the things you want to do in the future. The sooner you quit, the better off you will be. Whether you are a light smoker, occasional smoker, social smoker, or frequent smoker, getting support can help you stay tobacco-free. Find …

Tobacco comes in many forms, and none of them are safe. Any amount of tobacco use can cause addiction and be harmful to your health. Understand the consequences of tobacco use and nicotine addiction, and learn why even smoking occasionally puts you at risk.

There are many reasons why teens smoke or use other types of tobacco. You may smoke to deal with stress, fit in, or because it seems like most people your age smoke. Understanding your reasons for using tobacco can help you identify your triggers and learn how to manage them …

Has coronavirus got you thinking that it might be time to stop vaping? Quitting can be tough, but you are tougher. Use our info and resources to quit vaping and stay vape-free.

Quitting can be tough, even if you don’t smoke every day. Make a plan for quitting and learn how you can prepare for tough moments.

Tobacco and nicotine are found in more than just cigarettes. Learn more about different tobacco products and why there is no such thing as safe tobacco.

Teens who use tools to help them quit increase their chances of successfully quitting. Learn more about the free quitSTART app and text programs, and get tips to help you quit for good.

Being a teen can be stressful. Tobacco use is not a healthy way to help you deal with stress and bad moods. Learn how to manage stress in a healthy way.

Friends and social activities are a huge part of a teen’s social life and can have an impact on decisions teens make, like using tobacco. Learn how you can quit smoking and still be social.