The tobacco control program of the New York State Health Department, together with the smoking line (Nys Quitline), announces the offer of a text message program called Dropthevape as a free and free confidential tool to develop skills and overcome nicotine addiction. Information and program registration are available on the official website www.drpthevape.org.
For more than a decade, the use of electronic cigarettes or “vapeo” has been a popular trend in the consumption of tobacco products, especially among young people and Young adults. Like commercial cigarettes, these products carry risks to mental and physical health, and are difficult to leave.
“Electronic cigarettes usually contain dangerously high levels of nicotine, which feeds the next generation of smokers,” said Dr. James McDonald, health commissioner of the state of New York. “Dropthevape offers New Yorkers a free resource to overcome nicotine addiction and protect your health.”
The doctors and researchers of the Roswell Park Integral Oncological Center in Buffalo, NY, headquarters of the Nys Quitline, adapted the drug text messages especially for young people and young adults. However, the program can conveniently help people of all ages overcome a variety of tobacco products.
When registering to receive text messages, program participants will receive daily messages for 6 weeks, with interactive development of skills to control stress, control cravings and maintain confidence in social situations.
Quitline tools
Dr. Christine Sheffer, professor of the Department of Health Behavior of Roswell Park and director of the Training program for specialists in roswell park smoking treatmentdirected the development of the program. She and her team obtained additional information from Dr. Sherecce Fields, from the Texas A&M University, leader in adolescent psychology and addictive behaviors.
“Dropthevape adds to the numerous Quitline tools to help people overcome nicotine addiction, including our Learn2quitny text message programs and live without tobacco is life, the online chat and the medication order system, and our recognized telephone advice,” said Dr. Andrew Hyland, director of Nys Quitline and president of healthy behavior in Roswell Park.
«We know that each person leaves tobacco differently. Dropthevape is another option specially designed to help people overcome the new forms of tobacco consumption ».
Informative newsletters
It should be noted that the New York State Health Department initially launched a specific text message program for the vapeo aimed at young people and young adults through a national provider in early 2020, just a few weeks before the Covid-19 Pandemia. The operations moved to the state experience in Roswell Park in early 2025.
For public launch, a greater variety of printed and digital promotional materials to request or download online (in https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/tobacco_control/vaping/publications.htm ).
Nys Quitline also offers examples of texts and presentations for informative newsletters (in https://www.nysmokefree.com/print-materials/).
Drughevape organizers expect these various formats to help reach those who most need support and encourage places such as secondary schools, universities, sports leagues and youth centers to spread the message.
“Text messages are the language of young people, and they are comfortable and familiar to them,” said Dr. Rachel Boykan, clinical professor of Pediatrics at the Rennaissance Medicine Faculty of the University of Stony Brook and member of the Nys Quitline’s Healthcare Professional Task Force (Line professionals work group to quit the state of New York.
«Students want help and want to stop vaping. We cannot punish them for their addiction; We must help them learn to leave it. A program like Dropthevape is a perfect way to involve schools and other organizations at no additional cost. It is an additional achievement when the counselors, school nurses and others refer to young people who need help to reliable service such as the Nys Quitline aid line ».
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Help to quit smoking
In addition to using the Dropthevapepe text message program, who seek help to overcome the consumption of tobacco products can communicate with Nys Quitline by calling 1-866-NY-QUQUS (1-866-697-8487) from 9 am
You can also visit nysmokefree.com To communicate with a specialist through an online chat, request that they return the call or request free medications for nicotine replacement therapy.
The free support program by Text message of Nys Quitline, which focuses mainly on helping to overcome the consumption of commercial fuel tobacco products, such as cigarettes, is available by sending Quitnow (English) or leave it NY (Spanish) to 333888.
All residents of the New York state can contact the telephone line to quit the 7 days of the week to obtain free advice and resources.
For more information about the Roswell Park Integral Center (Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center) and the Roswell Park Care Network, visit www.roswellpark.orgcall 1-800-ROSWELL (1-800-767-9355) or send an email to [email protected].
