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Stressed? 

Nicotine isn’t helping, it’s actually making your stress worse. 

If you’ve thought about quitting, you’re not alone. Most people who smoke or vape think about quitting many times, and it actually takes several tries to quit for good. Having support helps, and getting help is easier than you might think. Opting out can look different for everyone, but it starts with a choice. Here are a few ways to start-

For Help Quitting

EX Program (Truth Initiative) 

  • Text “EXPROGRAM“ to 88709
  • Get personalized tips and support sent straight to your phone.

CO Quitline

  • Whether it’s your first time quitting or your tenth, CO Quitline will give you the tools, personalized coaching, and products to help you succeed. 

Smokefree Teens 

  • Tools, tips, and chat support to help you quit on your terms.

My Life, My Quit (For 13-17 yr olds)

  • Text START MY QUIT to 36072

  • Call (855) 891-9989

  • Get free, confidential support from a coach who understands what you’re going through.

Want to learn more?

The Real Cost

  • Take a quiz to find out how vaping addiction may be impacting you.
  • Vaping as a teenager can get you addicted faster than you think. Check out this video to hear more.

The Truth

  • Learn how the tobacco industry targets young people and hear real stories from people your age.

It's not just personal, it affects us all.

Nicotine use doesn’t just stay with the person using it, it affects all of us. From community norms to environmental waste, the impact reaches further than you might think.

Your Community

  • Easy access and high retailer density increase exposure. There are 262 tobacco retailers in Larimer County alone.
  • Many people start young by trying it with friends or just to experiement but then they become addicted...and then quitting can take years.
  • The tobacco industry invests heavily in reaching younger audiences. They design and market products to appeal to young people through flavors, packaging, and how they show up in everyday spaces. 

Your Environment

  • 150 million disposable vapes end up in landfills each year in the United States.
  • Disposable vapes contain plastic, lithium batteries, and chemicals
  • Most are not recycled and end up in landfills
  • They can leak toxic substances into soil and water
  • Learn more about environmental impacts of vaping