Smoking, Vaping, Tobacco, and Other Nicotine Products
Prohibition
Vaping Information
What is Vaping?
Inhaling the water vapor produced from a battery powered, electronic device which heats a flavored e-liquid contained within the device. The e-liquid may contain varying concentrations of nicotine and THC oil (Marijuana).
What are the Risks?
- E-liquids (whether containing nicotine or not) contain harmful chemicals; vapor contains chemicals known to cause cancer.
- Nicotine is highly addictive and can damage the developing brain
- Less than 1/2 tsp of nicotine contained in e-liquid can be fatal to a toddler
- Youth who vape are more likely to use other tobacco products in the future
Vaping Fact Sheet and PSAs produced by Wakefield Youth Action Team
Tobacco Information
General Information
www.makesmokinghistory.org -Massachusetts Department of Health information and resources
www.mass.gov/dph/mtcp -All about the Massachusetts Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program
www.the84.org -Massachusetts youth fighting against tobacco
https://tobacco21.org/state/massachusetts/ -Current tobacco 21 cities
Smoking Cessation
Massachusetts Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program
Quitworks-Free, evidence based stop smoking service
Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Smoking and Tobacco use, quitting methods and resources, etc.
Telephone Number Resources
MA Tobacco Cessation & Prevention Program: 617-624-5900
MA Smokers’ Helpline: 1-800-784-8669
Information & Complaint line about violations of state tobacco control laws: 800-992-1895
Information & Complaint line regarding smoke-free housing: 877-830-8795