Sanford High School hosted a tobacco prevention training session for staff members during their early release on Wednesday, which was led by David Spaulding and Elizabeth Pratt from Maine Health’s Center for Tobacco Independence in Portland.
The presentation focused on various aspects of tobacco prevention, with an emphasis on addressing the trend of vaping and nicotine addiction among teenagers.
The training delved into data regarding the frequency of nicotine addiction among teens and stressed the significance of offering support and treatment resources to those in need.
The slight decline in tobacco use among teenagers was attributed to education efforts, underlining the positive impact of proactive prevention strategies.
One resource to support teens looking to quit that was shared was My Life My Quit. The My Life, My Quit program offers a free and confidential way for teens to quit tobacco and vaping:
Teens are paired with specially-trained tobacco cessation coaches for one-on-one support.
Coaches are available by phone, text, or online chat 24/7.
The program provides tailored self-help materials designed specifically for teens.
Through personalized coaching sessions and teen-focused resources, the program helps teens develop a quit plan, identify triggers, practice new skills, and receive ongoing support.
For more information visit: mylifemyquit.com