New York State Offers Free Help to Quit Vaping

The New York State Department of Health and the New York State Quitline have launched a free texting program called DropTheVape. This program helps people to learn the skills they need to quit vaping and other nicotine products.

Why Quitting Matters

Vaping has been popular for over ten years, especially among teens and young adults. But just like smoking cigarettes, vaping can harm both your body and your mind. It is also very addictive because e-cigarettes often have high levels of nicotine.

How the Program Works

Once you sign up, you’ll get daily text messages for six weeks. These texts give tips on how to handle cravings, deal with stress, and stay confident in yourself. The messages were created by experts at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York, and are designed with young people in mind.

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Expert Support

Doctors and researchers worked together to make DropTheVape easy to follow. They say the program adds to the many other free tools the Quitline offers, such as coaching by phone, online chats, and free nicotine replacement medications.

Made for Young People, Open to Everyone

DropTheVape was created especially for teens and young adults, but it can help people of all ages who want to quit tobacco products. Schools, colleges, sports leagues, and youth centers are encouraged to share the program with those who might need it.

Other Free Quitline Services

In addition to DropTheVape, anyone in New York State can call 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) or visit www.nysmokefree.com for free support. You can also text QUITNOW for English or DÉJELO YA NY for Spanish to 333888 to join other quit programs.

About the Quitline

The New York State Quitline is located at Roswell Park in Buffalo and has been helping people since 2000. It has answered almost 3 million calls and continues to provide free coaching, resources, and medication support to anyone in the state who wants to quit smoking or vaping.