Tobacco-Free Youth

Is your child ready to quit using tobacco and earn up to $200?

HELP YOUR CHILD NOW

Teenagers who use tobacco don’t always look like pack-a-day cigarette smokers. Many of them do something called Navigate vaping. 

Vaping is the inhaling of a vapor created by an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) or other vaping device. They have cartridges filled with a liquid that usually has nicotine, flavorings, and chemicals.

How is vaping dangerous?

Nicotine is very addictive. It can affect brain development. Vaping is new, so we don’t know fully how it affects the body over time. We do know that the nicotine in e-cigarettes:

  • Can slow brain development in kids and teens.
  • Can affect memory, concentration, learning, self-control, attention and mood.
  • Can increase the risk of other types of addiction as adults.

Call the Indiana Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) and work with a Youth Quit Coach today. This is one of the best ways to help your child to quit vaping or using other tobacco products. The Quitline has free coaching, quit plans and educational materials made just for teenagers who vape or use other tobacco products.

Tobacco-Free Texting Apps

Over 72% of teens use text messaging as their preferred way to communicate. Here are some great tobacco-free texting apps you can bring up to your child:

This is Quitting

This app targets teens and young adults who smoke and use e-cigarettes, including vapes. The app has quit stories from other young adults. It also has strategies and tips to stay tobacco-free. It has access to free expert counseling 24/7. Your child can join for free by texting DITCHVAPE to 88709.

SmokefreeTXT for Teens

This program is from the National Institute of Health (NIH). It’s geared towards teens and young adults who smoke tobacco or vape. Your teen can join for free by texting QUIT to 47848.

DipfreeTXT for Teens

This program is for teens and young adults who use smokeless tobacco like snuff, dip or chew. Your child can join for free by texting SPIT to 222888.

quitSTART

This app is for teen smokers and e-cigarette users. Teens can track their progress and earn badges for tobacco-free milestones and other wins. Your child can join for free by downloading the quitSTART app.

I’m a smoker. Could this keep my child from quitting?

Kids are quick to spot gaps between what their parents say and do. If you are a smoker or use tobacco, do these two things:

  1. Admit that you made a mistake by starting to smoke. Say that if you could have a do-over, you’d never start.
  2. It’s not simple. It may take a few tries and the extra help of a program or support group. However, your kids will feel encouraged seeing that you’ve overcome your addiction to tobacco.

If you would like help with quitting tobacco, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) for free resources and support.

Another program you can check out is BecomeAnEX. You have access to hands-on information about how nicotine addiction works and find ways to quit. You will also have access to a supportive online community.

Learn about how CareSource rewards you for quitting tobacco.

Member Services: 1-844-607-2829 (TTY: 1-844-743-3333 or 711), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.