

As traditional cigarette use in youth continues to decrease, a new generation of nicotine addiction emerges. Education is key to prevent tobacco, e-cigarette and other vaping device use in youth and young adults. Learn more about the risk of tobacco and e-cigarette use, services to quit nicotine addiction, and additional resources.
YOUTH WORKSHOPS
These workshops can customized to variety of audiences.


To Vape or Not To Vape?
(45 minutes)
An interactive discussion for youth and young adults that unveils the truth about using e-cigarettes. This workshop also includes information on whether or not e-cigarettes should be used as a smoking cessation device, ingredients in e-liquid, preventing battery explosions, marketing ads copying Big Tobacco’s playbook, FDA regulations and state policies
TACKLING TOBACCO

NJ Quitline is a toll free telephone based counseling service for any NJ resident. No parental consent is needed. Call 1-866-657-8677 to connect with a quit coach.

Smokefree TXT is a mobile text messaging service designed for people across the United States who are trying to quit smoking. There is no additional fee for this service. Text the word QUIT to 47848 from your mobile phone.
Don't Get Vaped In provides accurate information about the risks of e-cigarettes and vaping devices for youth and young adults who may be considering use of these products.

Tobacco 21
As of November 1st, 2017, New Jersey raised the age for buying e-cigarettes and all tobacco products to 21 (N.J. Stat. 54:40A-4.1). 95% of adult smokers began smoking by the age of 21, by raising the smoking age, NJ hopes to reduce the number of young adults who become lifelong smokers.