Prevention and Education

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��ſ�� provides��Tobacco and Vaping prevention and intervention asynchronous lessons at the secondary level.
��ſ�� and our schools provide staff and parent education workshops/trainings throughout the school year.��
In addition to age-appropriate education for elementary school students through the D.A.R.E program, students in middle and high school receive vaping prevention education through health classes and other resources available on campuses. This includes:
1. The , a middle and high school program that is 6 lessons, approximately 50 minutes each.
2. Follow-up discussion guides aimed at fostering open-ended conversations between youth and parents or trusted adults on various e-cigarette-related topics.
3. Online quiz games, worksheets, presentations, resources, and other materials designed to tackle key factors associated with youth e-cigarette use.
The Irvine Parent Education Program is hosting��Vape and Tobacco Parent Workshops.

Vaping Cessation Resources:

The following are vaping cessation resources that may be helpful for families if needed.

provides services for those living in Orange County who would like to quit vaping and smoking.

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peer-led teaching approach empowers students with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions about e-cigarettes and resist social pressures to vape.

FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) works to ensure a healthier life for every family.

is a state-funded program in California, meant to reduce tobacco use among young people and educate them about the dangers of tobacco use.

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