Nicotine Free Communities

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.

Quitting to***co is hard - quitting without support is even harder. Set yourself up with success! Visit QuitNowIndiana.com for help making a quit plan, to chat with a quit coach, and to discuss whether ni****ne replacement therapy would help in your quit journey. We are ready when you are 💛

Register for this awesome workshop today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rti-6-hour-to***co-free-recovery-workshop-tickets-1965470481118?aff=oddtdtcreator

Smoking remains one of the leading causes of lung cancer and can be a poisoning risk for kids. The best way to protect your health and your family is to quit. Kids are naturally curious, if they swallow a cigarette, v**e liquid or ni****ne pouch, it can lead to ni****ne poisoning. Ni****ne poisoning in children can cause nausea or vomiting, a fast heart rate, tremors or weakness and, in severe cases, trouble breathing or seizures. Follow these tips to keep your kids safe: ✅ Store ci******es, v**es and ni****ne pouches up high and out of reach of children. ✅ Empty ashtrays and dispose of cigarette butts, empty pods and used pouches safely. ✅ Talk with children about the dangers of ni****ne and why it’s harmful. If a child eats or swallows a to***co product, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 right away. Experts are available to provide fast, confidential help 24/7, 365 days a year. Visit our website at Lung.org/FFS to find the tools to help you quit smoking.

Did you know that to***co companies spend billions marketing their products each year? Many strategies are designed to appeal to youth and young adults. Understanding these tactics helps young people make informed choices about ni****ne and to***co.