SAMHSA’s national youth substance use prevention campaign helps parents and caregivers, educators, and community members get informed, be prepared, and take action to prevent underage drinking and other substance use.

A new CDC feature article gives parents and educators tips and resources to help them protect youth from the harms of vaping. Parents and educators--including teachers, administrators, and coaches--play an important role in protecting youth from e-cigarettes, also known as vapes. As students go back to school, it is the perfect time to educate them about the dangers of vaping. This article highlights e-cigarette use among youth, the health risks of vaping for youth, how nicotine can be a source of stress, and resources to help youth quit vaping.