• At present, CDC recommends that people:
  • Should not use e-cigarette, or vaping, products that contain THC.
  • Should not buy any type of e-cigarette, or vaping products, particularly those containing THC, off the street.
  • Should not modify or add any substances to e-cigarette, or vaping, products that are not intended by the manufacturer, including products purchased through retail establishments.
• Exclusive use of nicotine containing products has been reported by some patients with lung injury cases, and many patients with lung injury report combined use of THC- and nicotine-containing products. Therefore, the possibility that nicotine-containing products play a role in this outbreak cannot be excluded.
• At present, CDC continues to recommend that people consider refraining from using e-cigarette, or vaping, products that contain nicotine.
• If you are an adult using e-cigarettes, or vaping, products to quit cigarette smoking, do not return to smoking cigarettes. Use evidence-based treatments, including healthcare provider counseling and FDA approved medicationspdf iconexternal icon.

If you have recently used an e-cigarette, or vaping, product, see a healthcare provider immediately if you develop symptoms like those reported in this outbreak.

If you use e-cigarette, or vaping, products, you should:

• Not buy any type of e-cigarette, or vaping products, particularly those containing THC, off the street and not modify or add any substances to e-cigarette, or vaping, products that are not intended by the manufacturer, including products purchased through retail establishments.
• See a healthcare provider right away if you have symptoms like those reported in this outbreak.

If you are an adult who is trying to quit smoking:

• Contact your healthcare provider if you need help quitting tobacco products, including e-cigarettes.
• Use evidence-based treatments, including counseling and FDA-approved medicationsexternal icon.

If you are an adult using e-cigarettes, or vaping, products to quit cigarette smoking, do not return to smoking cigarettes. Use evidence-based treatments, including healthcare provider counseling and FDA approved medicationspdf iconexternal icon. If you continue to use e-cigarettes or vaping, products carefully monitor yourself for symptoms and see a healthcare provider right away if you have symptoms like those reported in this outbreak.

If you are an adult who is addicted to marijuana:

• Effective treatments are available and recovery is possible.
• A number of therapy-based treatments such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, contingency management, motivational enhancement therapy, and multi-dimensional family therapy have been shown to help people who are addicted to marijuana.
• Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s treatment locatorexternal icon to find treatment in your area, or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

If you are a teen or young adult who is trying to quit nicotine or marijuana:

• Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations treatment locatorexternal icon to locate treatment in your area, or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
• Visit the National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens’ What to Do If You Have a Problem with Drugs: For Teens and Young Adultsexternal icon.
•  Get resources and support at Smokefree Teenexternal icon and Truth Initiativeexternal icon.

If you are concerned about your health after using an e-cigarette, or vaping, product, contact your health care provider, or you can also call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.