Tobacco, Smoking, and Vaping

The MMS and its Committee on Student Health and Sports Medicine are committed to combating tobacco use.

• Different Products, Same Dangers
  The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has launched a campaign aimed to combat vaping among teens.  The campaign, developed with the input of middle and high school students across the state as well as student leaders from The 84 Movement, links the dangers of vaping to cigarette smoking.
  
• The 84 Movement
  The 84 is a statewide movement of youth fighting tobacco in Massachusetts. The 84 represents the 84% of Massachusetts youth who did NOT smoke when the movement began. Now, 93.4% of youth do NOT smoke. Youth groups in a high school or community organization who want to fight against the tobacco and vaping industries can sign up to become an 84 Chapter and be a part of the movement.
• QuitWorks
  QuitWorks is a free, evidence-based smoking cessation service. It is a partnership of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and major Medicaid and commercial health plans. The University of Massachusetts Medical School, Center for Tobacco Treatment Research and Training provides clinical training and technical assistance. 
  
• MA Department of Public Health Campaign on Vaping and E-Cigarettes
  Facts, resources, and information for parents, guardians, schools, organizations, and providers about e-cigarettes, vapes, and e-hookahs.
• Tobacco Free Mass
  MMS is a founding member of this coalition which advocates for policy that advances tobacco prevention and cessation to reduce tobacco use, and decrease the public's exposure to secondhand smoke.