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TIE

Tobacco Intervention Program

TIE is a brief intervention and education program designed for Auburn students who have been found in violation of the Auburn University Smoking Policy, who are seeking understanding about their nicotine use or a referral to cessation resources.

 

The program is designed to provide education on nicotine in general, provide feedback on the student’s individual use, asses their readiness for change, reduce risks related to nicotine use, and provide referrals to resources that can meet their change goals. 

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Tobacco Use

Smoking combustible cigarettes is the single greatest cause of cancer and chronic respiratory disease and is also a significant cause of cardiovascular disease. According to WHO one in every two smokers will die from a tobacco-related illness.  

 

Although cigarette use is not reported as frequently on Auburn’s campus as in the past; vaping or juuling has been on a significant rise. Among students attending the TESI program, around 33% reported using vaping devices and another 98% reported knowing at least 1 person who vaped or juuled on a regular basis. 

Vaping

Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling the aerosol, often referred to as vapor, which is produced by an e-cigarette or similar device such as a Juul. The term is used because e-cigarettes do not produce tobacco smoke, but rather an aerosol consisting of fine particles, often mistaken for water vapor. Many of these particles contain varying amounts of toxic chemicals which have been linked to cancer as well as respiratory and heart disease. 

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​There are currently no FDA approved vaping devices. Many individuals believe that vaping is “safer” than combustible cigarettes although there is little evidence to support this. Since there are no FDA approved products, there are no regulations on what is being put in the juices or how the devices are manufactured. Many carcinogens have been found in the juices such as diacetyl, aluminum, arsenic, benzene, cadmium, and silver. The chief component however is nicotine. 

 

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Nicotine Addiction

Students, increase in use of these products is of concern due to nicotine addiction and unknown health consequences related to the inhalation of particles.

 

The TIE program aims to provides education and assistance to students seeking to end nicotine reliance as both vaping and combustible cigarettes contain nicotine as a primary substance.

 

This program will provide resources and referrals to students seeking help or who have been in violation of the smoking policy on campus. 

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