Empowering Students: A Webinar on the Risks Associated with Vaping Nicotine and Quitting Strategies for College Communities

College administrators, staff, and faculty play a crucial role in equipping students with the necessary information to make informed choices, particularly in supporting them to quit tobacco and nicotine. Prevalence of e-cigarette use is high among young adults 18-24 years old and dual use with cigarettes is a growing concern. This has implications for mental health because nicotine withdrawal can intensify anxiety symptoms and feelings of depression. Most people addicted to nicotine say they want to quit, and the increasing popularity of e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches among young people has created a major need for cessation resources. 

Join Truth Initiative, the nation’s largest public health organization dedicated to preventing youth and young adult nicotine addiction and empowering quitting for all., for a webinar on Thursday, March 20 at 3 pm (ET). We will delve into the concerns surrounding college students vaping nicotine and discover EX^® Program, a comprehensive and free digital cessation intervention that can serve as a resource to help students, faculty, and staff on their journey to quit.

Speakers:

• Jim D. Martin, MS, Director of Policy and Programs, Division of Public Health, Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
• Elizabeth K. Do, PhD, MPH, Research Director, Truth Initiative 
• Kelly Graham, Client Success Manager, Truth Initiative 
• Kristen Tertzakian, Vice President, College Program and Grants, Truth Initiative 

Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 

Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (ET)