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Resources

Clear, easy-to-understand educational materials and resources to help you learn about nicotine and marijuana use.

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Sample Calls

Listen to simulated calls between a YVAPE Coach and a student.

Intro

1/8

Intro

5 min.

Educational Videos

11 min.

Motivation

8:30 min.

Planning

11 min.

Closing

2 min.

Follow Up Intro

1 min.

Follow Up Support

5:35 min.

Follow Up Check In

3 min.

Promotional Materials for Schools

YVAPE Flyer

YVAPE Brochure

Marijuana Flyer

Build Your Quit Plan

Create a personalized quit plan with your reason, triggers, strategies, and quit day. Save it to keep your progress in one place.

Open Quit Plan Builder

5 Tips to Help Someone Quit Vaping

There are 5 key tips for people who want to quit vaping.

Learn About Vaping

There are hundreds of products out there.

  • Think about the person you want to help. What do they use?
  • Gather info on it.

Bring Up the Topic

Show interest and ask open questions.

  • “What do you like about vaping?”
  • “What’s not so good about vaping?”
  • “How interested are you in quitting?”

Listen Well

Mirror back what you hear — without judging.

Keep in Mind

  • Nicotine is addictive. It’s hard to quit.
  • It can take many tries to quit for good. That’s normal.
  • Be patient.
  • Nagging doesn’t help.

Offer Support

Not everyone wants the same thing.

Ask:

  • “What do you think you’ll need to quit?”
  • “How can I help?”

Share Resources

There’s free help to quit.

You Can Quit. We Can Help.

Kick It California is a free program that helps Californians quit tobacco and nicotine through proven, science-based strategies. Take the first step toward quitting.  
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How to Talk with Your Kids About Vaping

Before the talk: Know the facts, understand why youth start and continue vaping, and be ready to listen without judgment.

Start naturally: Use real-life moments and open-ended questions like: What do you know about vaping? What do you think about it? How does it make you feel?

Answer with facts: Most vapes contain nicotine and other chemicals that can affect brain development, attention, memory, mood, and lungs. Vapes may be safer than cigarettes, but they are not safe.

Keep it ongoing: This is not one conversation. Stay calm, repeat key points, and keep support open.

  • Truth Initiative and Stanford Tobacco Prevention Toolkit
  • American Lung Association conversation guides
  • Kick It California free help: 1-800-300-8086
Health Risk Spotlight

Health Risks of Vaping for Kids

Vaping has become popular among youth, despite growing evidence of health harms.

  • Most vapes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and can harm the developing brain.
  • Aerosol can include harmful chemicals and ultra-fine particles that affect lungs.
  • Youth often report stress, anxiety, or social pressure as reasons they continue vaping.
  • Nicotine can impact attention, mood, impulse control, memory, and learning.
  • Some devices and liquids create additional safety risks, including poisoning and battery injuries.

Parent action: learn the facts, start early conversations, involve your school and pediatric provider, and model healthy behavior.