Information for Parents and Youth
On this page, CHANT will share important information on youth substance use and healthy youth development.
We will update this page regularly -- please check back often!
We will update this page regularly -- please check back often!
Quit Nicotine Support Programs
(cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, vapes, etc.)
Teens
Truth Initiative
Text “DROPTHEVAPE” to 88709 to join This Is Quitting, a free texting support program for help with quitting vaping for teens and young adults (ages 13-24) or visit: The Truth Initiative for more information
National Cancer Institute
Visit Smokefree.gov or text QUIT to 47848.
Truth Initiative
Text “DROPTHEVAPE” to 88709 to join This Is Quitting, a free texting support program for help with quitting vaping for teens and young adults (ages 13-24) or visit: The Truth Initiative for more information
National Cancer Institute
Visit Smokefree.gov or text QUIT to 47848.
Parents/Adults
NYS Smokers Quit Line
Calling 1-866-697-8487 and texting (716) 309-4688 to talk with a Quit Coach is only available by phone.
Parents Help Line for Teens who use Nicotine Products
Text “QUIT” to 202-899-7550 to receive daily advice to help youth quit.
NYS Smokers Quit Line
Calling 1-866-697-8487 and texting (716) 309-4688 to talk with a Quit Coach is only available by phone.
Parents Help Line for Teens who use Nicotine Products
Text “QUIT” to 202-899-7550 to receive daily advice to help youth quit.
Partnership to End Addiction - Personalized Action Plan
Many other parents and families have faced the same challenges you're experiencing right now, and we understand how it can feel like your hands are tied. As your child's strongest advocate, you're not alone. Connect with Partnership to End Addiction for personalized guidance and connect with a specialist to create a tailored plan-of-action for you and your child.
Quitting Resources - Tips and Tricks to Help Ease the Transition
| dealing_with_nicotine_withdrawal.pdf |
| tips_to_stop_vaping_and_smoking.pdf |
| practice_the_4_ds.pdf |
Additional Substance Use Prevention Resources:
Vaping: What Families Need to Know to Help Protect Children, Teens and Young Adults
Vaping is a growing concern for children, teens, and young adults, with potential long-term health risks. Families can help protect their loved ones by staying informed, setting clear boundaries, and fostering open communication about the dangers of vaping. This report was developed by the Partnership to End Addiction.
Vaping is a growing concern for children, teens, and young adults, with potential long-term health risks. Families can help protect their loved ones by staying informed, setting clear boundaries, and fostering open communication about the dangers of vaping. This report was developed by the Partnership to End Addiction.
| what-families-need-to-know-and-how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-vaping-guide-partnership-for-drug-free-kids.pdf |
A Parent's Guide to Prevention
This document, created by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Education, gives background information on substances, the reasons youth use substances, and how parents can engage youth in discussion about substance use.
This document, created by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Education, gives background information on substances, the reasons youth use substances, and how parents can engage youth in discussion about substance use.
| a_parents_guide_to_prevention.pdf |
Early Childhood Substance Use Prevention
This document, created by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Institutes of Health, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides a comprehensive guide to preventing substance use starting in the early childhood years.
This document, created by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Institutes of Health, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides a comprehensive guide to preventing substance use starting in the early childhood years.
| early_childhood_substance_use_prevention.pdf |
Consequences of Underage Drinking
This document, created by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), provides powerful facts on the consequences of underage drinking.
This document, created by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), provides powerful facts on the consequences of underage drinking.
| consequences_of_underage_drinking.pdf |
Fentanyl Drug Facts
This document, created by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, provides information on Fentanyl, an extremely powerful man-made drug.
This document, created by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, provides information on Fentanyl, an extremely powerful man-made drug.
| fentanyl_drug_facts.pdf |
Over-the-Counter Drug Facts
This document, created by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, provides facts and myths about the safety and use of over-the-counter medications.
This document, created by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, provides facts and myths about the safety and use of over-the-counter medications.
| over-the-counter_drug_facts.pdf |