Choosing not to vape or replacing vaping with healthy alternatives can have health-promoting results on short-term and long-term well-being.
Additional facts and research on Tobacco Use and Vaping may be accessed by clicking on the listings on this page.
CDC E-CIGARETTE AND VAPING AWARENESS
INFORMATIVE VIDEO ON THE DANGERS OF E-CIGARETTES AND VAPING BY THE BURBANK POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECENT CDC WARNING ON THE USE OF E-CIGARETTES AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE
LA TIMES OP ED ON INCREASED VAPING AMONG YOUTH
CLINICIANS PAUSE TO IDENTIFY THE CONS OF E-CIGARETTES
Assistance Programs:
California Smoker's Helpline Free online tobacco cessation including vaping and e-cigarette information, resources, and toll-free helpline in multiple languages. 1-800-662-8887
American Lung Association of California Self-help materials, phone counseling, internet-based information, chat with a counselor online at no cost for both youth and adults. 1-213-384-5864
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Resources and links to health advisories, health alerts, alcohol and drug treatment programs, tobacco cessation programs, infectious and non-infectious disease awareness, and various public health programs.
A new toolkit on the dangers of vaping has been developed by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
It provides an update on the recent outbreak of severe vaping-associated lung illnesses, the toolkit contains resources on health education and cessation aids that range from fact sheets and printable posters to information that has been developed specifically for clinical staff at school health clinics.
You may view the toolkit here.
BUSD Youth Substance Abuse Frequently Asked Questions
Do BUSD schools allow students to have tobacco, cannabis, and electronic cigarettes on school campuses?
BUSD Board Policy 5131.62 prohibits possession or use of any tobacco or cannabis product including those in electronic devices like vapes on school campuses, at school sponsored events, or while under the supervision of district employees. The exception would be students who possess prescription products.
How does BUSD support students that need to take prescription medication?
For students needing prescription medication during the school day, parents and guardians work with the health office at their child’s school to ensure administration of prescription medication is done so safely and with as minimal interruption to instruction as possible. BP 5141.21 and AR 5141.21
What happens if a student has drugs at school that are not prescribed for medical use?
Under the law, all schools in California must suspend students from school or recommend expulsion from school if a student possesses or sells drugs, including alcohol, cannabis, or tobacco on campus.
Do BUSD schools teach drug prevention education?
At all grade levels, students receive instruction on the skills that can reduce and avoid risk-taking behaviors like substance abuse. At the high school level, students receive instruction on substance misuse and abuse through the health education classes. Also, all schools in the district are implementing Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) schoolwide strategies that foster safe and healthy behaviors.
To learn more, visit our Burbank USD webpages at:
https://www.burbankusd.org/District/Department/9516-Wellness-Programs-and-Services
