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These findings illustrate the need for quitting resources specifically for e-cigarette and oral ni****ne pouch users, and further research on the long-term health impacts of these products.

A campaign for World No To***co Day led by World Health Organization (WHO) focused on "unmasking the appeal" of ni****ne products.

The to***co industry is targeting people through use of flavors, flashy packaging, and engagement with digital platforms. These tactics are designed to normalize ni****ne use, conceal its harm and get young people stuck in a cycle of addiction.

The grip of ni****ne addiction can be broken.

Image: World Health Organization (WHO)

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May 31 is World No To***co Day.

This year’s theme is “Unmasking the appeal - countering ni****ne and to***co addiction.” When to***co companies use flavors, bright packaging, and marketing tactics to drive addiction, people with disabilities are disproportionally impacted and face barriers to health care and cessation support. To effectively address this epidemic and prevent addiction, our public health strategies must be intentionally inclusive.

Here is how we can build a stronger, barrier-free defense:

• Accessible Information: We must ensure the use of clear, plain-language communication so everyone has the knowledge needed to make an informed decision about using these products.
• Inclusive Support: Ensure that evidence-based cessation services, resources, and clinical screening processes are fully accessible to all, including people with physical, sensory, intellectual, and cognitive disabilities.
• Amplify Voices: Highlight the lived experiences and real-life success stories of people with disabilities who have successfully quit to***co and ni****ne products,
to empower and inspire others.

Let’s work together to ensure a to***co-free future is accessible to all.

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Ni****ne and Asthma - Improving Kids' Environment Children with asthma are particularly susceptible to these impacts from secondhand and thirdhand smoke. Learn why and how to make sure smoking doesn't impact your children.

Breathe easier this May! To***co smoke and v**e aerosols are major triggers that can cause asthma attacks and damage lung tissue. Protecting our community means ensuring everyone can breathe clean air and are not exposed to secondhand smoke and v**e aerosols. Let's make our air and lungs safe! 🫁💙

Struggling to quit to***co? No need to go it alone! Studies show that people who use NRT when quitting have higher success rates than those who attempt cold turkey. Enroll in Quit Now Indiana programming to get access to FREE ni****ne replacement therapy. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit QuitNowIndiana.com to learn more.

Quit today and find your calm

While ni****ne can produce a calming feeling at first, it causes irritability and anxiety as it leaves the body. Find a deeper calm when you quit once and for all. Get no-cost, judgment-free support to build a healthier mindset without to***co. Call 1-800-Quit-Now or visit QuitNowIndiana.com.

April is Stress Awareness Month and we want to remind you that you don't have to carry the weight alone 💙

Ni****ne is actually a stress multiplier, not a reliever. Let's trade the cycle of addiction for real calm.

Breaking free means lower anxiety, more stable moods, and being back in control. This month choose a walk, a deep breath, or a chat with a friend instead of a puff.