Tobacco Free Amarillo

04/06/2026

MYTH vs FACT

Myth: Va**ng is safer because it smells better.
Fact: Smell doesn’t mean safe. V**e aerosol can still contain harmful chemical.

Don’t let the flavors fool you.
**eFreeAmarillo ***coFreeAmarillo

03/31/2026

03/28/2026

🗣️💨 There’s no better time to talk to your kids about va**ng.
V**es aren’t just “harmless smoke” — they can impact brain development, and ni****ne can lead to addiction quicker than many teens realize.

Need help starting the conversation? To***co Stops with Me has free tips and helpful resources for parents here:
https://bit.ly/3DwJZxX

**eFree ****neFree **ng

03/25/2026

03/19/2026

Do you really know what they’re va**ng? 🚫💨

What looks harmless or “fruity” can actually contain:
⚠️ Ni****ne (highly addictive)
⚠️ Harmful chemicals
⚠️ Toxins linked to lung disease

And here’s the truth…
👉 Just ONE v**e can equal up to 50 ci******es

This isn’t just a trend—it’s a health risk.
Let’s protect our youth and our future. 💔

**eFreeAmarillo **es

03/17/2026

E-ci******es remain the most commonly used to***co product among middle and high school students in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association.

But va**ng is NOT harmless.

It can expose users to:
• Ni****ne (highly addictive)
• Heavy metals like lead and nickel
• Ultrafine particles that damage the lungs

The risks are real—especially for teens and young adults.

Let’s protect our youth. 💙

**eFreeAmarillo

03/11/2026

📊 Youth va**ng remains a serious concern, both nationwide and here at home.

Ni****ne can affect brain development, increase addiction risk, and impact attention, learning, and mood in young people. Prevention starts with awareness and honest conversations.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) created a helpful guide called “Reducing Va**ng Among Youth and Young Adults.” It outlines evidence-based strategies that schools, families, and community leaders can use to prevent and address va**ng, while highlighting what research shows actually works.

Early conversations, supportive environments, and community awareness all play an important role in helping young people make healthy choices.

Explore the resource here:
https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep20-06-01-003.pdf

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**eFreeYouth ****neAwareness

03/10/2026

What’s really inside a v**e?

Not just “water vapor.”

V**e aerosol can contain:
• Ni****ne (highly addictive)
• Heavy metals like nickel and lead
• Ultrafine particles that reach deep into the lungs
• Cancer-causing chemicals

Your lungs were made for air — not chemicals.

💙 Know the facts. Protect your health.

**eFreeAmarillo ***coFreeAmarillo

03/04/2026

Your lungs do something incredible every single second. 🫁

They bring oxygen into your body and send it through your bloodstream so every cell can survive and function. At the same time, your lungs remove carbon dioxide — a waste gas your body doesn’t need.

This process is called gas exchange, and it’s what keeps your brain, heart, muscles, and body working properly.

But when you v**e, the aerosol you inhale can contain ni****ne, heavy metals, and harmful chemicals that irritate and damage the lungs. Over time, this can make it harder for your lungs to do their job.

Your lungs are designed for clean air — not chemicals.

Protect your lungs. Protect your future.
Choose to stay v**e-free.

**eFreeAmarillo

03/03/2026

Do you know what’s actually inside a v**e?

Many v**e aerosols can contain:
• Ni****ne – highly addictive
• Heavy metals like nickel and lead
• Propylene glycol & glycerin (chemicals that become aerosol when heated)
• Ultrafine particles that go deep into the lungs

Va**ng isn’t just “water vapor.”
It’s a mix of chemicals that can affect the lungs, brain, and heart.

Education is prevention. 💙

**eFreeAmarillo ***coFree

02/27/2026

It’s easier to quit va**ng when you have an enormous support system. We’ve got that *and* an easy-to-use, confidential text-to-quit service. Text VAPEFREETX to 88709.