Policy Facts
Per California State University Executive Order (EO 1108), "Effective September 1, 2017, all California State University campuses shall be 100% Smoke Free and Tobacco Free. Smoking, the use or sale of tobacco products, and the use of designated smoking areas are prohibited on all California State University properties. Members of the CSU community are expected to fully comply with the policy..." EO 1108 includes the following definitions: Risks associated with cannabis include: Cannabis: What's Legal for Adult Use (California Department of Public Health) Frequently Asked Questions (Los Angeles County Office of Cannabis Management) Responsible Use of Cannabis (California Department of Public Health) References The best thing someone who smokes can do for their health, as well as for the health of those around them, is to quit smoking: For information on smoking and tobacco, please see: Although some studies indicate using e-cigs may be safer than smoking tobacco, e-cigs are not without risk and there is "no body of research which points to definitive e-cig safety." Vaping can be associated with health risks, including serious lung injuries. Keep these CDC guidelines in mind: Adults who do not currently use tobacco products should not start using e-cigarette products. If you do use e-cigarette products, you should not buy these products from casual sources (e.g., family, friends, street dealers). You should not modify e-cigarette products or add any substances to these products that are not intended by the manufacturer. Adult smokers who are attempting to quit should use evidence-based treatments, including counseling and FDA-approved medications. If you need help quitting tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, contact your doctor or other medical provider. If you are concerned about your health after using an e-cigarette product, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. You may also submit a report to the FDA via the online Safety Reporting Portal. For information on e-cigs, please see: In general, smoking causes lung damage and increases infection risk. Vaping can also harm the lungs. Certain lung conditions increase the risk for severe COVID-19 disease. Quitting smoking and vaping may help lessen COVID-19 risk. EVALI is a damaging lung condition associated with vaping. During the recent outbreak, more than 50% of the individuals who required hospitalization were younger than 25 years of age. Although the outbreak peaked in September 2019, cases are ongoing and individuals continue to be impacted. EVALI can cause a variety of respiratory and other symptoms, including: Although a single cause has not been identified, EVALI is primarily associated with vaping THC (the primary psychoactive ingredient in cannabis) and vitamin E acetate, a THC additive. The majority of vaping products linked to the EVALI outbreak were obtained from "informal sources," such as friends, family, online sources, or street buys. For information on EVALI, please read: References For your health: The Student Health Center's pharmacy has over-the-counter nicotine gum available at no cost for students who are interested in smoking cessation and need temporary relief from nicotine cravings. Students seeking smoking cessation assistance may also schedule appointments with a Student Health Center physician for evaluation and care.* For information or to schedule a confidential appointment, call (323) 343-3302. *Note: These services are based on eligibility to use Student Health Center services. Please click on Eligibility for information. Breaking Free is a telephone coaching and counseling tobacco cessation program offered through LifeMatters® by Empathia, Cal State LA's confidential employee assistance program. For information or to sign up, call LifeMatters® at (800) 367-7474. Additional information is also available by visiting www.mylifematters.com and entering GOEAGLES, the Cal State LA LifeMatters® access password. An overview of Breaking Free is available through the home page "Services" tab. Questions related to this and other LifeMatters® programs and services (e.g., counseling, work/life resources and referrals, financial consultation with a certified financial counselor, and legal consultation with an attorney) may also be directed to Erika Ramirez, Cal State LA Human Resources Management, Employee and Labor Relations, at (323) 343-3654. *Depending on the resource, assistance is available: at no cost or for a fee; through an app; via online chat; or by phone (including text). All provide online information and some include free materials available for download. Students with concerns related to substance use and dependence may seek confidential assistance (i.e., not subject to disciplinary action) from Student Health Center medical providers and counseling and psychological services by calling: Employees with substance use and dependency concerns may seek care through their personal healthcare providers and/or seek assistance from LifeMatters,® Cal State LA's confidential employee assistance program at (800) 367-7474. Additional information is available by visiting www.mylifematters.com and entering GOEAGLES, the Cal State LA password to access LifeMatters.® Alcohol Treatment Locator (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) FindTreatment.gov (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Personal healthcare provider/health plan Cal State LA Student Notification of Drug-Free Campus Policy California State University Executive Order (EO 1108) Cannabis: What's Legal for Adult Use (California Department of Public Health) COVID-19 Questions and Answers: For People Who Use Drugs or Have Substance Use Disorder (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Responsible Use of Cannabis (California Department of Public Health) Smoking and Tobacco Use (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Tobacco & Liquid Nicotine (American Association of Poison Control Centers) What You Need to Know About the Smoke, Vape and Tobacco Free Policy
Important Terms
Smoke Free
Smoke or Smoking
Tobacco Free
Tobacco Product
Important Facts
What You Need to Know About Cannabis/Marijuana
What You Need to Know
Avoiding Cannabis/Marijuana Reduces Risk of Harm
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Resources for those under the age of 21
Quick Facts on Smoking, Tobacco and Vaping
Smoking & Tobacco
E-Cigarettes | E-Cigs | Vapes
Reduce Vaping Risks
Health Risks
COVID-19, Smoking and Vaping
E-Cigarette or Vaping Associated Lung Injury
What is E-Cigarette or Vaping Associated Lung Injury (EVALI)?
What are the Symptoms of EVALI?
What Causes EVALI?
How Do I Protect Myself Against EVALI?
Resources and References
Resources
Smoking Cessation Help & Quit Resources
For Students: Smoking Cessation at the Student Health Center
For Employees: Breaking Free Tobacco Cessation from LifeMatters®
For Everyone: Smoking Cessation Resources*
Substance Use and Dependence Assistance Resources
Students
Employees
For Everyone
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