Impact Sonoma

10/23/2026

It’s ! This week serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about drug prevention in schools. It is a great time for us to encourage youth who are using to***co and ni****ne products, such as v**es, to start their quit journey. Educating them on the benefits of quitting and providing them with a safe, nonjudgmental space to ask questions can make all the difference!

Learn more about what Red Ribbon Week is here:

The Red Ribbon Campaign is the largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the United States. Support our nation’s families and communities in nurturing the full potential of healthy, drug free youth.

10/22/2026

Big changes ahead for disposable **es in California! Starting in 2027, new restrictions will roll out, followed by a retail sales ban in 2028. Check out what’s changing 👇

⚠Starting January 1, 2027. California will ban the manufacturing and importing of battery-powered, single use ni****ne v**es. Then, starting January 1, 2028, retail sales of these products will also be banned in California.

♻The goal is to reduce va**ng-related harm and environmental damage. Disposable v**es contain batteries and other materials that can cause fires in landfills and recycling facilities and may release toxic chemicals.

Protecting our youth, our health, and our environment matters! 💚🌎 Impact Sonoma ***coprevention

10/22/2026

Teen va**ng trends are changing. What does the latest research tell us?

A new national study found that girls have been va**ng at higher rates than boys since 2021, with the largest gap among teens ages 15–17.

Read more about this shift and what researchers are learning:

For decades, boys and men were more likely than their female peers to use ni****ne. But a new study from MUSC shows that among U.S. adolescents, that pattern has reversed for va**ng.

10/21/2026

Did you know va**ng can change your voice?

Selena Gomez shares how va**ng affected her voice, and health experts explain why it happens. From irritation to inflammation of the vocal cords, va**ng can impact more than just your lungs.

Read more about this surprising effect of va**ng!

Selena Gomez, 34, revealed that va**ng ni****ne has changed her voice. Here’s what we know about the health effects of e-cigarettes.

10/20/2026

Ni****ne pouches may be smokeless, but they’re not risk-free!

Ni****ne can affect more than you might think, including your heart, brain, and other parts of your body.

Check out this post to learn more about the health risks of ni****ne pouches. 👇
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10/16/2026

Looking for ready-to-use to***co prevention resources? The Stanford REACH Lab offers free campaign kits with social media posts, flyers, and more to raise awareness about to***co-ni****ne use and environmental impacts.

Explore the kits below 👇

This Prevention Month, The REACH Lab makes it easier than ever to launch a FREE, flexible 5-day to***co awareness campaign! 🚭🌱

Choose from two campaign kits:

🌿 To***co/ Ni****ne Campaign Kit:
Explore the impacts of commercial to***co/ ni****ne products on people and the environment.

🔗View now: tinyurl.com/To***coCampaignKit

🌎 To***co & the Environment Campaign Kit:
Raise awareness about the environmental impacts of commercial to***co—from production to disposal, indoors and outdoors.

🔗 View now: tinyurl.com/EnvironmentalCampaign

Both kits include:
✅ Printable stickers, flyers & infographics
✅ Ready-to-use daily social media posts & captions
✅ Daily announcements & PSA scripts
✅ Additional outreach tools and resources

Ready to get started? Launch the full 5-day campaign or adapt the materials into a shorter awareness effort to fit your needs.

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10/16/2026

Another Marin County city takes action on to***co and ni****ne sales!

Mill Valley has approved a ban on retail and delivery sales of to***co products and electronic smoking devices, joining Corte Madera. The new rules take effect February 1, 2027.

Read the article to learn more about what’s happening just south of Sonoma County:

The ordinance will take effect on Feb. 1, 2027, the same day as Corte Madera’s similar complete-end-of-sales ordinance.

10/14/2026

After 1 month of quitting your breathing gets better. If you're ready to quit smoking and breathe easier, call 1-800-300-8086 or visit kickitca.org to make a plan to quit.

10/14/2026

¡Puedes recibir apoyo para dejar de v**ear en español!

Kick It California ofrece recursos gratuitos para ayudarte a dejar el v**e a tu ritmo.

Visita kickitca.org/es

10/13/2026

Did you know? Children with asthma exposed to both smoking and va**ng at home had higher risks of uncontrolled asthma and flare-ups.

When talking about smoking around kids, it’s important to ask about va**ng, too.

Read the study findings from MedPage Today:

Observational study points to potential dual-exposure harms