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Effct.org interviewed these two Summit County teens for our
award-winning youth anti-vaping campaign, Vaping Sucks
At Effct.org, we improve public health through impactful digital campaigns focused on opioid prevention, anti-vaping, and anti-tobacco initiatives. Our mission is to promote real stories, provide resources, and create measurable health impacts for communities.
Measurable Impact in Public Health
54% Decrease

During the ongoing Vaping Sucks campaign, teen vaping rates have significantly decreased between 2021 and 2023.

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92.5%
Of Students Haven't Vaped in the Last 30 Days
4 minutes 42 seconds
Of Time Spent on Site. The Industry Average is
54 Seconds. Source: Hubspot
99%
Of Students Have Not Used Fentanyl
Data from the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey
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Public Health Case Studies

Vaping Sucks - Summit County, CO
Colorado - 2021 to present
Shifting Behavior Change Among Summit County's Youth: "Vaping Sucks"
Anti-Vaping Campaign Drives 54% Drop in Vaping

Real Stories of Summit - Summit County, CO
Colorado - 2022 to present
How We Combat Adult Nicotine Use in Summit County, Colorado Through Real Stories

Community Compass - Region 5
Colorado - 2023 to present
How We Help with Opioid Prevention, Education, and Awareness by Building a Brand and Campaign in the Mountain Counties in Colorado.
Award-Winning Public Health Campaigns
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The Effct Team won two Communicator Awards in 2024
for our work in public health.

2024 Communicator Awards
Social Media Distinction
In partnership with Summit County, CO

2024 Communicator Awards
Video Excellence
In partnership with Summit County, CO

The Effct Team won the Davey Award in 2023
for our work in public health.

2023 Davey Award
Silver Winner for
Social Responsibility for Online Advertising & Marketing

2022 Communicator Awards
Online Advertising and
Marketing Winner
In partnership with Summit County, CO
In the News
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Opioid settlement funding finds way to high country, where the need is great, officials say
Effct.org working with Region 5 Opioid Abatement Council!
“This campaign in Region 5 is focused on tackling stigma and making it okay for people to come forward and get help...”
Nick Brown
Co-Founder and CEO of Effct.org