According to the CDC, tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States. Among middle school and high school students who currently use e-cigarettes, 25.2% used e-cigarettes daily, and 89.4% used flavored e-cigarettes. We are empowering schools and families to tackle critical issues surrounding substance abuse prevention, tobacco and vaping prevention, and intervention programs. 

Designed with the well-being of our youth in mind, this area of programming will provide valuable resources and support to facilitate open and informed discussions on these important topics. Through evidence-based strategies and proactive initiatives, we’re dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices and navigate challenges effectively. 

Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to get involved. 

Risk Prevention and Education Resources 

United States Food and Drug Administration Tobacco Education Resource Library: (En Español) 

• Kahoot quizzes about tobacco and vaping  
• For Teachers: Lesson plans and Classroom Materials 
• Tips for parents to talk with youth about vaping   

Stanford Medicine Tobacco Prevention Toolkit  

• Prevention curriculums available for Elementary through High School students 

The Truth Initiative  

• Curriculums to address vaping, nicotine and prescription drug misuse  
• Vaping fact of the day   
• Youth use and quitting stories     

CATCH my Breath  

• Parent Toolkit with a vaping risk assessment. (En Español) 
•  Elementary, middle and high school, self-paced modules about vaping  

Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids  

Opportunities for students to learn that they can use their voice to impact legislation and ultimately the world they live in  

•  Sign a petition to eliminate flavored tobacco products   
• Tobacco Free Kids Advocacy Trainings  

Second Chance 

The Second Chance program offers schools and community organizations a non-punitive, early intervention tool for responding to tobacco and vaping infractions.
The web-based, self-directed program is designed to increase students’ knowledge about tobacco/vaping laws and health effects; their skills to resist; and motivation to quit.
The program is designed for middle and high school students.  

A demonstration of the program can be viewed HERE.   

To request more information about Second Chance, please email secondchance@rmc.org