“Electronic cigarettes. Little cigars. Sweet candy flavors. The next generation of addictive tobacco products is here, and most of them don’t look anything like a pack of cigarettes. Tobacco has evolved so fast, it’s tough for parents to recognize tobacco when they see it—and even tougher to talk to your kids about the terrible damage tobacco products can do. But that can change right here.” -Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Tobacco in Manitowoc County
30% of high schoolers in Manitowoc County have tried vaping and 13% of high schoolers in Manitowoc County use vaping products consistently (2021 YRBS). It’s important to be prepared for anything, from how to talk to your kids about the changing face of the tobacco industry, to knowing the facts and getting help to quit. The state wide tobacco prevention campaign can help you learn about the new products and what to watch out for.
Quit Lines
General- 1-800-QUIT-NOW
Parents- Text QUIT to 847-278-9715 to sign up to receive text messages designed specifically for parents of vapers
Teens- Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line: text VAPEFREE to 873373
Teens- Truth Initiative: text DITCHVAPE to 88709
Resources for Teens and Parents
Pregnant/Parenting/Second Hand Smoking
Tobacco Sales to Minors Data
Truth Initiative Data from FDA
What to Know About E-cigarettes
Tobacco is Changing: Learn the Products
Resources for Schools
Alternatives to Suspension or Citation Programs
Back to School- What Schools Should Know!