Vaping/E-Cigarette Resources and Information

What is Vaping? | Students | Parents | Educators | Materials & Downloads

What is Vaping?

Vaping and electronic cigarettes are battery‐operated devices that produce aerosol. They are often called e‐cigs, e‐hookahs, hookah pens, vapes, vape pens, vape pipes, mods or Juuls.

There are different types of devices, and devices can contain nicotine, THC, or CBD.

Is Vaping Safe?

Vaping has been marketed as a “safer” alternative to smoking, since the user is inhaling vapor and not smoke. However, a recent rash of deadly lung disease demonstrates that there are many unknowns about the health effects of this new and lightly regulated product.

Resources for Teens

Information & Education

Quitting

Resources for Parents

Information & Education

Talking to Your Child

Take Action: Tips, Videos, and Facts
Tips for Parents (PDF) English | Español
Three Tips for Talking to your Teen

Resources for Educators

Information & Policy

California Tobacco Laws
Alternatives to Suspensions
Sample Board Policy
CYANOnline – California Youth Advocacy Network
Sample Letter to Parents
E-Cigarette Toolkit
Types of Electronic Products
Disposal of E-Cigarette Products

Talking to Students

Downloadable/Printable Resources

The Humboldt County Office of Education has received a Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) grant that provides funding to pay printing costs for schools and districts on handouts and posters concerning teen vaping/e-cigarettes. If you are interested in printed materials to support your messaging and campaigns, fill out our online form or download a PDF order form and return it to the address at the bottom of the form. If you prefer, you may also download the resources below and print them out yourself.