{"id":2550,"date":"2022-07-11T12:35:44","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T16:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sudbury.ma.us\/socialworker\/?p=2550"},"modified":"2025-02-10T10:39:55","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T15:39:55","slug":"vaping-smoking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sudbury.ma.us\/socialworker\/2022\/07\/11\/vaping-smoking\/","title":{"rendered":"Vaping\/Smoking"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Vaping\/Smoking<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Educational and Treatment Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/e-cigarettes\/?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/basic_information\/e-cigarettes\/index.htm\">Center for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a> \u2013 Information on associated risks.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/teen.smokefree.gov\/quit-vaping\/how-to-quit-vaping\">Smoke Free Teen<\/a> \u2013 A resource for teens who desire to abstain from smoking\/vaping.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/smokefree.gov\/\">Smoke Free<\/a> \u2013 A resource for individuals who wish to stop of refrain from smoking.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/makesmokinghistory.org\/\">Make Smoking History<\/a> &#8211; Call them for more information at 1-800-QUIT-NOW.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/truthinitiative.org\/research-resources\/quitting-smoking-vaping\/quitting-vaping-here-are-5-tips-handling-nicotine\">Truth Initiative \u2013 5 Tips for Handling Nicotine Withdrawal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruth.com\/\">The Truth<\/a> \u2013 Anti-smoking\/vaping websites with personal accounts.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.becomeanex.org\/quitting-e-cigarettes\/\">Become an Ex<\/a> \u2013 Support for those who want to stop vaping.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lung.org\/quit-smoking\/helping-teens-quit\">American Lung Association \u2013 Helping Teens Quit Smoking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/ages-stages\/teen\/substance-abuse\/Pages\/default.aspx\">American Academy of Pediatrics<\/a> \u2013 educational information on teen substance use.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sudbury.ma.us\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/297\/2019\/03\/Vaping-Prevention-Programs.pdf?version=56440bc044fcd34555fa62739799825f\">Vaping Prevention and Intervention Programs in MA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Resources for Parents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.sudbury.ma.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/297\/2020\/01\/For-parents-Helping-youth-quit-FINAL.pdf?version=3cfa4ff0adb91f87fb7986da2e35c319\">Talking to your teens<\/a> \u2013 Information for parents regarding how to assist their children in quitting smoking or vaping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Support by Text<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SmokeFree Text Messaging Programs \u2013 <\/strong>text QUIT to iQUIT (47848) for teens to set a quit date and receive text messages for 6-8 weeks<\/li>\n<li><strong>My Life, My Quit \u2013 <\/strong>text Start My Quit to (855) 891-9989 and connect with a personal coach<\/li>\n<li><strong>This is Quitting \u2013 <\/strong>text DITCHJUUL to 88709 and receive 1 text daily for quit support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Support by Phone<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/about-cancer\/causes-prevention\/risk\/tobacco\/help-quitting-fact-sheet\"><strong>National Cancer Institute<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; <\/strong>Trained counselors that offer one-on-one help for quitting, coping strategies, and support. Call (877) 448-7848<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mass State Quit Line &#8211; <\/strong>Phone based counseling for immediate needs, call (800) QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669)<\/li>\n<li><strong>My Life, My Quit &#8211; <\/strong>Trained coach to that offers free and confidential support, call (855) 891-9989. Hours are 7:00 AM \u2013 1:00 AM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Support by Live Chat Online<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/livehelp.cancer.gov\/app\/chat\/chat_launch\"><strong>National Cancer Institute<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; <\/strong>Trained specialists, hours are 9:00 AM \u2013 9:00 PM on weekdays.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/teen.smokefree.gov\/\"><strong>Smoke Free Teen<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; <\/strong>App for quitting all tobacco products.<\/li>\n<li><strong>My Life My Quit &#8211; <\/strong>for Teens and Tweens, text 36072.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>General Smoking Cessation Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Massachusetts Smokers\u2019 Helpline \u2013 <\/strong>call 1-(800) QUIT-NOW (800-7848-663) for confidential coaching and advice on ways to quit.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/info-details\/quitworks\"><strong>Quit Works<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Provides tobacco cessation interventions in clinical settings.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.makesmokinghistory.org\/quit-now\/\"><strong>Tobacco-Free Community Partnerships<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Providing education on tobacco and vape use and policy initiatives designed to curtail their use.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Massachusetts Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program &#8211; <\/strong>Federally funded agency dedicated to reducing the health and economic burden of tobacco use<strong>. <\/strong>Can provide information on support systems and policy initiatives to reduce the rates of tobacco use.&nbsp; Call (617) 624-5900.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vaping\/Smoking Educational and Treatment Resources Center for Disease Control and Prevention \u2013 Information on associated risks. Smoke Free Teen \u2013 A resource for teens who desire to abstain from smoking\/vaping. 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