Helping others quit vaping

It can be hard to watch someone struggle with dependence on vaping or smoking. It’s important to know that people are generally more successful quitting when they decide to do it themselves rather than quit because someone else wants them to.

You can help and encourage them to decide to quit, and support them throughout their quitting process.

Here are some tips for helping others, depending on your situation:

• If you have never smoked or vaped, it’s important to understand that nicotine is highly addictive, and that quitting can be hard. Ask the person who is quitting how you can best help them and respect their answers.
• If you have quit smoking or vaping, remember that everyone is different – what worked for you might not work for others.
• If you currently smoke or vape, consider quitting with them and supporting each other through. If you can’t quit right now, respect their decision to quit. Don’t smoke or vape around them, keep products out of sight, and try to keep the smell of tobacco or vapes and other reminders away from them.