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Social impact of vaping for teenagers

So, if you want to hang out with a friend who vapes after you quit, you totally can! But you’ve got to do it the right way with Allen Carr’s Easyway.

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How can I be around my friends who vape

With Allen Carr’s Easyway, you can break free from nicotine’s tricks on your brain, so you won’t even want to vape anymore.

That means you can hang out with a vaping friend and not feel the urge to join in.
It might sound kind of hard to do right now, but trust us, you’ll be living your best life as a non-vaper without feeling like you’re missing out on anything.

Your friends and family will be surprised at how easily you handle things without vaping.

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What’s holding you back?

Not sure if you really want to quit vaping?

Want to stop, but concerned that you’ll find it tough?

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If I don’t vape I’ll be called boring and lose friends

Resisting peer pressure to vape can be tough, but it’s super important for your health and future.

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When you rewire your brain and lose the feeling that you want to vape – there is no temptation to resist.

Think of a food you don’t like? Maybe Brussel Sprouts or anchovies. Would you be tempted to eat them if all your friends were doing so?

As long as you’re not tempted to vape because you used the Allen Carr’s Easyway method you’ll be fine, and your friends will barely notice whether you’re vaping or not after a while.

Please remember that if you quit vaping with the Allen Carr’s Easyway you will not feel like vaping and can be around vapers without feeling the need to vape.

  1. Practice assertiveness

It’s okay to say no firmly.
You can say something like, “Nah, I’m good, thanks though.”
Practice saying it confidently so you’re ready when the situation arises.
Remember deep down they probably don’t want to vape either!

  1. Have a plan B

If you’re in a situation where you feel uncomfortable, have an exit strategy.
You can say you have to go home, call a parent, or come up with another excuse to leave.
Your friends will understand.

  1. Talk to someone

If you’re struggling, don’t be afraid to reach out for help.
Whether it’s a trusted adult, a friend, or Allen Carr’s Easyway, there are people who want to support you.

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