Teens: Learning About Vaping

What is vaping?

Vaping is the use of a device to inhale vapor that may contain nicotine, flavorings, or chemicals from marijuana. The devices may also be called electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes. They may look like pens or flash drives.

Why quit?

6 ways to say no to vaping

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  Look the person in the eye and say, "No thanks." Say it as many times as you need to.

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  Say why you don't want to vape. Here's an example: "If my parents find out, they'll take my phone away."

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  Walk out. It's okay to leave a party or group where vapes are being used.

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  Offer another idea. "I'd rather play video games" or "Let's listen to some music."

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  Ask for respect if they keep asking. "I don't give you a hard time, so why are you giving me a hard time?"

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  Think ahead. If you think you might go where people are vaping, don't go. But if you do go, plan what you will do if someone offers you a vape.