Smoke and Vape-Free Youth

Quitting smoking

If you are a smoke-free youth, you’ve made an excellent choice for your health, along with many other young people in Newfoundland and Labrador!

If you smoke or use other forms of tobacco, quitting is one of the best things you can do for your health (and your wallet!)  You may need support to quit – a trusted adult or friends who care can support you.

When you decide to quit, ask for help. Talk to a trusted adult, nurse, doctor, pharmacist or other health-care provider, or call the Newfoundland and Labrador Smokers’ Helpline at 1-800-363-5864. You can also visit the NL Smoker’s Helpline website where you can check out their online and text support programs.

Quitting Vaping

Most people that try vapes don’t think they will end up using them regularly. The majority of vapes have nicotine in them. Nicotine is an addictive substance, which is why many people find it hard to stop vaping once they start. If you are thinking about cutting back or quitting vaping, the Newfoundland Labrador Smokers’ Helpline have resources just for you! Check them out at Exit The Vaping Experience.

Staying smoke-free

It is easy to become addicted to the nicotine that’s in tobacco products and vapes, so it is best not to smoke or vape at all. For people that do smoke or vape, most started doing so once in a while and gradually increased over time. You may think it is okay to vape or have a few cigarettes a day or week, but any amount of smoking/vaping can have a negative effect on your health and well-being and may set you on a path of lifelong addiction.

To stay smoke and vape-free, it helps to hang out with people who do not smoke or vape. If you have friends who smoke or vape, encourage them to quit.

Services related to this information:

• 811 HealthLine (Newfoundland & Labrador) – Call 811 or 1-888-709-2929 / TTY 1-888-709-3555
• Newfoundland and Labrador Smokers’ Helpline – 1-800-363-5864