Monday, June 10, 2024

quitting vaping

 Passing along a newsletter with information about quitting vaping.

Kathy

Kathy Wilson-Fey  
Mental Health & Wellness Manager/Coordinator (she/her)
503-431-4038  |  kwilson-fey@ttsd.k12.or.us


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From: Truth Initiative <editorialteam@truthinitiative.org>
Date: Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Subject: How to support someone on their quit vaping journey
To: <kwilson-fey@ttsd.k12.or.us>


Truth Initiative

June 7, 2024

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How to support someone on their quit vaping journey

If someone you care about is quitting vaping, they will need extra support and encouragement from those around them. Quitting tobacco products of any kind is extremely difficult and nicotine withdrawal can make people feel heightened stress and irritability, so be patient and remember that helping someone stay positive, focused, and distracted can make a huge difference. 

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What is Zyn and what are oral nicotine pouches?

With cigarette smoking on the decline, tobacco companies have shifted focus to “smokeless” tobacco products, including oral nicotine pouches. The pouches are sometimes referred to as a "lip pillow" or "upper decky" because of where they are placed between the lip and gum, often under the upper lip. Pouch brands such as Zyn, On!, and Velo have gained popularity in recent years, and during this period sales of nicotine pouch products containing a higher concentration of nicotine (8 mg) increased more rapidly than products with lower nicotine concentrations (e.g., 4 mg and 6 mg).

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Quitting vaping in 2024: Top tips and resources

2024 could be the year for you or someone you care about to quit vaping. There are many reasons people want to quit vaping, including physical or mental health concerns, financial cost, freedom from addiction, and influence from friends, family, and others. Whatever reasons may be motivating you or someone you care about to quit, here are some top tips and resources.

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