Community Resources
TUPE staff has gathered a wide range of tobacco resources around environmental impacts, the Triangulum, dangers around flavors, health disparities and much more. TUPE staff will maintain and update this page with changes in local, state and national policies/laws, new resources, tobacco in the news, and additional information identified as important for the community.
The Issues
The Issues
The Issues
General information about e-cigarettes (vapes), what is in them, why they are dangerous, how nicotine affects the brain, and some helpful tips for parents.
Tobacco's Environmental Impact
Tobacco's Environmental Impact
Tobacco's Environmental Impact
Tobacco's impact on the environment is worldwide, and cigarette butts are the most commonly littered item. Here you will find information on cigarette butts and the toxins they contain, microplastics, how to recycle vaping devices, and much more.
Alcohol and other Drugs
Alcohol and other Drugs
Alcohol and other Drugs
Alcohol and other drug use can effect a student's overall health and wellness. This page contains information on how alcohol, marijuana, and opioids affect the developing brain, and additional information on other drugs and tips for parents.
Tobacco Related Health Disparities
Tobacco Related Health Disparities
Tobacco Related Health Disparities
Big Tobacco targets specific populations and these groups have higher rates of tobacco use and higher adverse health outcomes.
Flavored Tobacco
Flavored Tobacco
Flavored Tobacco
There are more than 17,000 flavors of tobacco currently on the market, and most youth started vaping/using e-cigarettes because of flavors. Additional information around flavors will be updated and posted on this page.
Image was created by youth from the Solano Friday Night Live program
Tobacco in Rural Communities
Tobacco in Rural Communities
Tobacco in Rural Communities
This page is under construction and will be coming soon.
