ANTI-TOBACCO & ANTI-VAPING outreach

While cigarette smoking has been steadily declining in the United States, many alternative nicotine delivery products have been gaining popularity. Recent health reports reveal that e-cigarettes are just a new nicotine delivery device that may cause serious potential health problems because of the chemicals and toxins they contain. They sold online making them easily accessible to youth. Many e-cigarettes come with vapor flavorings such as bubble gum, banana pudding, cotton candy; flavors that many suspect are aimed at youth.

Youth in YRCP are involved in Youth Anti-Vaping Campaign YRCP youth are creating anti-vaping Public Service Announcements (PSAs), posters and memes. The anti-vaping PSAs are disseminated through social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.