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Department Resources

Quit Vaping

Vaping is harmful to your health. It impacts your immune system and lung health, and can leave you addicted to nicotine.

Did you know?

Your lungs are on the front lines of your immune system. Vaping can make it harder for your body to fight off infections.
Vaping can leave you feeling out of breath and to perform worse in sports.
Many students believe that vaping is a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes, but that is not true. Nearly all vapes contain nicotine which is highly addictive and can harm both your brain development and ability to function.
Vaping aerosol is harmful and contains ingredients such as heavy metal (nickel, tin, lead), arsenic, formaldehyde, cancer-causing chemicals, and flavoring such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to popcorn lung, serious lung disease.
Young people who vape may be more likely to go on to use regular cigarettes.

Ready to quit vaping?

Vape Free Virginia

VDH’s Tobacco Control Program offers VapeFreeVA.org as a one-stop resource guide for teens, young adults, and their support circles- parents, guardians, coaches, educators, and physicians.

EX Program

Quitting is hard, but with the right support, anyone can break free from nicotine addiction — and they don't have to go it alone.

EX Program guides you through your quitting journey with free 24/7 support.

With EX Program you can get:

Access to expert advice and tips
Connected with other quitters
Daily advice text messages
Online exercises and tools
Regular, virtual check-ins and progress tracking
Personalized recommendations

Text EXPROGRAM to 88709 to get started.

Just remember – you are not alone in quitting and you CAN do this!

You're not in this alone.

Here are some resources that can help.

Exercise is a great way to cope with cravings. Find a bike/walk trail near you.
Every person experiences mood changes. But, if you’re feeling “a little down” or sluggish, consider these tips to lift your mood.
Looking for things to do? Check out NCS Connects, a virtual Teen Center!
Get support from the Heads Up virtual group, for teens working through a variety of challenges.
Test Your Mood provides free, confidential and brief online screenings for a variety of mental health issues. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a mental health professional − they are a checkup from your neck up. This program is anonymous and confidential, results and key resources immediately follow the brief questionnaire. Access the screenings in both English & Spanish at bit.ly/TestYourMood.
Listen to the Fairfax County Public Schools’ Healthy Minds podcast to hear how we are all handling uncertainty, get new ideas how to help your child, friends and families feel better, and learn about how to help yourself feel stronger and more energized. Start by checking out the Warning Signs of Addiction episode.

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