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Vaping, health, and privacy.

What if I want to vape less?

Support for cutting back on vaping, at your pace.

Can I ask about my body?

Health information for questions that feel hard to ask.

Will my parents find out?

Questions to ask about insurance, cost, and privacy.

For a friend

Helping someone you care about.

How can I help a friend?

Support someone you care about while looking after yourself.

What happens after an overdose?

Support for the days after, for you or someone you care about.

Talking to someone

Messages, practice, and support calls.

How do I tell someone?

Start a message to someone you trust, then make it your own.

Can I practice the conversation?

Try saying it here before you say it for real.

What happens when I call?

Learn what support services may ask and what to expect.

Is there help in another language?

Translated resources and services with interpreters.

Looking ahead

Check-ins, testing, and emergency steps.

What should I plan before going out?

A few things to think through before the night starts.

What can a test strip tell me?

How fentanyl test strips work, and their limits.

How do I plan a check-in?

Choose a deadline and a message for someone you trust.

Can I keep the emergency steps nearby?

Print a pocket card with emergency steps and useful numbers.