Breaking the Vape Habit: Teens Find Support with Quit the Hit
Episode Overview
Quit the Hit provides a unique virtual cessation intervention program for teens and young adults, fostering community support and guidance. The program operates on Instagram, offering live counselor-led group sessions tailored to participants' quitting journey. Success is evident, with a significant reduction in vaping rates and a positive impact on mental health challenges and substance use issues. The program's innovative approach and empathetic support demonstrate promising potential for addressing wider addiction issues among youth. High Truths on Drugs and Addiction delivers an inspiring and empowering message, offering hope to individuals seeking freedom from addiction.
Understanding that youth are not bad for vaping, right? And really taking that stigma and that shame away because so many youth feel ashamed about the fact that they are vaping and making sure that there is a community of support and understanding that vaping is very difficult for teens to quit.
Vaping has become a go-to stress reliever for many teens, but it's also led to widespread nicotine addiction. In this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', Dr. Roneet Lev dives into this pressing issue with Kristen Isaac and Brianna Zimmerman from the Rescue Agency. They discuss the unique challenges teens face when trying to quit vaping, especially in a world where traditional quitlines feel too rigid and impersonal.
Enter Quit the Hit, a virtual support group tailored specifically for young people. Hosted through Instagram group chats, this program offers a relaxed, teen-friendly environment where participants can share their struggles and victories in real-time. Moderated by trained counselors, Quit the Hit has already helped over 2,000 teens across eight states to cut down or quit vaping altogether. The conversation sheds light on the importance of community and personalized support in tackling addiction.
Teens who join Quit the Hit don't just get advice; they find a supportive network that understands their unique struggles and helps them navigate the path to quitting without judgment. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in innovative approaches to youth addiction and mental health support.