Tobacco Free Florida in Okaloosa to help teens quit e-cigarettes

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – Tobacco Free Florida in Okaloosa County has introduced Live Vape Free, a first-ever program that offers tools and resources to address teen electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use.

The program is designed to help teens quit nicotine and empowers adults to support teens who want to quit.

Live Vape Free is a text-based program that provides teens (ages 13-17) with text support, interactive content, and one-on-one coaching to help them quit e-cigarettes.

The program is tailored to teens by featuring an authentic voice. The cadence of the program also adapts to the teen’s level of engagement, which may differ from person to person. The program features content that:

• Educates teens on the keys to quitting nicotine.
• Motivates, inspires and enlightens users on the importance of staying nicotine-free.
• Helps teens find their “why” when quitting.
• Boosts overall confidence among teens looking to quit.

Teen e-cigarette use has significantly increased in recent years and, in 2021, e-cigarettes continued to be the most used tobacco product among teens.

In Florida, 12.8% of youth still use an e-cigarette, compared to just 1.1% who still use conventional cigarettes.

Adults in teens’ lives, such as parents, guardians, teachers, and administrators, can also play a key role in helping teens quit e-cigarettes.

Live Vape Free provides adults with self-paced online courses, one-on-one coaching support and downloadable toolkits to educate them on teen e-cigarette use and arms them with the tools needed to support teens on their quit journey.

Teens looking to sign up for Live Vape Free can text VAPEFREE to 873373.

For more information on how to sign up for either of the Live Vape Free programs, visit TobaccoFreeFlorida.com/LiveVapeFree.

Adults (ages 18 and older) looking to quit any form of nicotine, including e-cigarettes, can do so with the Quit Your Way program. Tobacco Free Florida offers free and proven-effective tools and services at TobaccoFreeFlorida.com/QuitYourWay.