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Teen vaping

For under-21s trying to quit

Quitting looks different when you started vaping in high school. These guides cover teen withdrawal, the developing brain, school policies, and how to quit without needing a prescription.

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How Teens Can Quit Vaping: A Practical Guide for Under-21s

A step-by-step guide for teenagers and young adults quitting vaping: what withdrawal feels like at 15-19, free programmes designed for teens, and how to quit without a prescription.

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What this hub covers

How to quit
Steps that work for teens.
Withdrawal
What symptoms feel like at 15-19.
Situations
School, friends, parents.

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How to quit

Steps that work for teens.

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Can teenagers use NRT to quit vaping?
NRT is generally recommended for people over 18, but many US states and the UK allow supervised use in adolescents through pediatric or school-based cessation programmes. This Is Quitting (text-message support) is free and specifically designed for teens and young adults.

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