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The Compadres 5 Ws Ep. 4: Risks with E-Cigarettes and Vapes


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No matter how it's delivered, nicotine is harmful for youth and young adults. E-cigarettes typically contain nicotine as well as other chemicals that are known to damage health. 
(e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov)

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids National Youth Ambassadors are high school students who have demonstrated leadership in fighting tobacco in their communities. These advocates are chosen annually as representatives of their state through a competitive application process. 
(tobaccofreekids.org)

California Youth Advocacy Network Policy Ambassador Programs are becoming increasing popular as a way to increase compliance without the use of citations.  The 2-hour training can be provided in person or via webinar to campus staff or student leaders that will be coordinating a Policy Ambassador Program on campus.
(https://www.cyanonline.org/college-program)

This is Quitting is a free and anonymous text messaging program from Truth Initiative designed to help young people quit vaping. The first-of-its-kind quit program incorporates messages from other young people like them who have attempted to, or successfully quit, e-cigarettes. Our messages show the real side of quitting, both the good and the bad, to help young people feel motivated, inspired and supported throughout their quitting process. We also send young people evidence-based tips and strategies to quit and stay quit. This is Quitting is tailored based on age (within 13 to 24 years old) and product usage to give teens and young adults appropriate recommendations about quitting.
(truthinitiative.org/thisisquitting)

The quitSTART app is a free smartphone app that helps you quit smoking with tailored tips, inspiration, and challenges.
(smokefree.gov/tools-tips/apps/quitstart)

SmokefreeTXT for Teens is for  teens aged 13-17 in the United States who are ready to quit smoking. After you confirm your enrollment, you will receive daily text messages to support you in quitting smoking.
(teen.smokefree.gov)


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Compadres Fresh Air PodcastBy by Ricardo Nevarez