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Youth

Youth are especially vulnerable to the dangerous effects of tobacco use. Find the right resources for you to learn more and quit.

Tobacco is Not Safe for Anyone

No matter your age, you are not invincible against the dangers of vaping, smoking or chewing tobacco.

Learn more about the benefits of quitting and why you or your friends should quit and stay quit. Find the best option for you and your situation.

 

Quitting options for youth

This is Quiting: The first-of-its-kind program to help young people quit vaping, This is Quitting has helped over 600,000 youth and young adults on their journey to quit vaping. Learn more about how it works and the additional resources available for parents of young vapers and for adults who want to quit.

Teens and young adults can join for free by texting DITCHVAPE to 88709

This is Qutiing is not a South Dakota Service, but is supported by SD Dept. of Health.

This is Quitting

SD Quitline: Ready to quit cigarettes, vape, or chew? The SD QuitLine offers free services for South Dakotans 13 and older.

 SD QuitLine

 

 Other Quit Resources

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Young Adults

Young Adults

Learn the harms of vaping, smoking and chewing tobacco. Protect your health.

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Middle School

Middle School

Tobacco has some nasty effects on your heart, lungs and mouth. Here's what you should know.

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Parents

Parents

Help your kids understand the true effects of tobacco, and learn how to help them quit. 

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Quit Today

Nearly 9 out of 10 adult smokers begin cigarette smoking at or before the age of eighteen. And most daily smoking begins in middle school—grades 6 through 9.

Why Quit?

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Take a deep dive into everything you need to know about the harmful effects of tobacco use, why you should quit the habit and more.