This white paper summarizes the immediate need for action on college campuses to end the trend of e-cigarette use in our campus communities.

The Surgeon General declared e-cigarette use among young people a “major public health concern,” as is reinforced by the fact that e-cigarettes are the most used tobacco product among young adults transitioning to and on college and university campuses. The rise in use of these products is concerning, particularly given the risk of short- and long-term health effects, nicotine dependence, and an increased risk of using combustible tobacco cigarettes among young adults. College and university campuses provide a unique setting to:

  1. Ensure the campus community is staying up to date on emerging news and research linked to use of e-cigarettes and vaping products.
  2. Provide access to evidence-based tobacco treatment resources.
  3. Promote tobacco-free campus policies that include e-cigarettes.

This white paper summarizes the immediate need for action on college campuses, including what we know, what we need to know more about, and what we can do to end the trend of e-cigarette use in our campus communities.

Contributor Info

This white paper was written by members of the ACHA Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Coalition

Topic
Guidelines & Recommendations, Public Health, Research & Survey Data, Substance Use

Audience
Campus Executives, Faculty/Researchers, Health & Wellness Center Administrators, Student Affairs

Resource Type
White Paper

Publish Date
January 1, 2021