Tobacco Resources:
MY LIFE MY QUIT: mylifemyquit.com is a new service available to teens, to assist them in quitting the highly addictive nicotine products that comprise the teen vaping epidemic. All they need to do is text "Start My Quit" 855-891-9989 to talk or text with a quit coach to cheer them on in their journey of quitting!
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Even though nicotine comes from the tobacco plant, it is still tobacco and still addictive!
You can always call 1-800-QUIT-NOW to get help on quitting!
VAPING IN THE NEWS: VAPING AND SMOKING DAMAGE OUR DNA
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A February 2023 article by the USNews, smokers and vapers have twice the amount of DNA in their mouths as non-smokers
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Increased numbers of DNA and epithelial cells in the mouth have links to increased risk for cancer and inflammatory diseases
- Flavored vapes appeared to be the most harmful in this study
- 10% of teens and 3% of adults in the U.S vape
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