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Most students are choosing not to vape or use weed. If that’s you, you’re in good company.

The numbers say different

It can seem like everyone’s doing it. They’re not.

More than 9 out of 10 middle and high school students don’t vape.

9 out of 10 Oklahoma students don’t use marijuana.

7 out of 10 high school seniors say their friends aren’t cool with regular marijuana use.

Source: Oklahoma ODMHSAS – 2023–24 OPNA/FY25 School Prevention Evaluation.

Most vapes have nicotine, and nicotine is very addictive. Some vapes labeled “0% nicotine” have been found to contain it.
Your brain keeps developing until about age 25. Nicotine can harm the parts that control attention, learning, mood and impulse control.
Vape clouds aren’t just water vapor. They can carry harmful substances into your lungs.
Quitting is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone. Free help made for teens is a text away.

Weed affects the parts of your brain that handle memory, learning, attention and decisions. For teens who use regularly, those effects can last.
The younger someone starts, the higher the chance of getting hooked. This is called cannabis use disorder.
Edibles can take up to 2 hours to kick in, so people often take more than they meant to.
Driving high is dangerous. Weed slows reaction time and coordination.

You don’t need to vape to be cool or need weed to fit in. If someone offers, you can just say no. Or try one of these:

Already vape or use and want to stop? That counts too. Free, confidential help is made just for teens.

You have more influence than you think. Teens are less likely to use when the adults in their lives are clear about where they stand.

Talk early and often. Short talks in the car or at dinner work better than one big lecture.
Ask what they’ve seen at school or online. Listen more than you talk.
Be clear. Say you don’t want them vaping or using marijuana, and why.
Know what vapes look like. Some look like USB drives or pens.
If you use, keep products locked up and out of sight. Edibles can look like regular candy or snacks.
If your teen already vapes or uses, stay calm and offer help, not just punishment.

Free help to quit, facts you can trust and support for families.

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Call or text 988, or text NATIVE to 741741. It’s free and open 24/7.

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