"Not-On-Tobacco" (N-O-T) is a teen smoking cessation program developed by the American Lung Association and available to schools and community centers.  This 10 session program uses various teaching methods to aid in the quitting process for teens.  It is provided by trained facilitators at numerous locations in Virginia.  To find out if there is a N-O-T program in your area, call your local American Lung Association of Virginia office: 1-800-LUNG USA or contact Britney Walton at the Richmond office: (804) 267-1900, Email bwalton@lungva.org.

Many websites offer information and materials for youth interested in quitting smoking, for friends and family members who want to help.  There are also many websites with information for youth interested in tobacco use prevention and counter-advertising.  Listed here are just a few of these websites.

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TeenQuit
Free online access to the Adolescent Smoking Cessation Escaping Nicotine and Tobacco (ASCENT) program from Danya International, Inc.  www.teenquit.com

Nicotine Free Kids
Online web community for teens and young adults with information on smoking/tobacco use cessation and prevention (sponsored by PICS, Inc., with links to their products).  www.nicotinefreekids.org

Quit Smoking Support: Teens
Interactive bulletin boards & chat room, newsletter links, information.  www.quitsmokingsupport.com/teens.htm

No Butts
Website for teens from the California Smokers Helpline.
nobutts.ucsd.edu

Outrage Avenue
Innovative program for teens uses "reality TV" approach.
www.outrageavenue.com

ASPIRE!
Includes interactive activities, videos and support strategies. Based on a school program developed at the Univ. of Texas.
www.mdanderson.org/departments/aspire/

TeensHealth: Quit Smoking
Created by The Nemours Foundation, provides accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information.
www.kidshealth.org/teen/question/get_help/quit_smoking.html

Tips4Youth
CDC site features tobacco tip sheets, videos, interviews with Christy Turlington and Boyz II Men, and information.
www.cdc.gov/tobacco/tips4youth.htm

The Scoop on Smoking
Created by the American Council on Science and Health, presents detailed facts about the health consequences of tobacco use in a highly accessible, interactive manner.
http://thescooponsmoking.org

Q Web
Youth smoking cessation website from the University of Rochester.  www.qweb.org

Children Helping and Motivating Parents to Stop Smoking: http://www.champss.com/
Dedicated to helping your parents stop smoking.

StreeTheory: www.streetheory.org
Website sponsored by the American Legacy Foundation.

Teen Net: http://teennet.binghamton.edu/smoking.htm

The Smoking Zine: www.smokingzine.org

The Truth: www.thetruth.com
The anti-tobacco media campaign sponsored by the American Legacy Foundation.

Tobacco-Free Kids: www.tobaccofreekids.org
Includes over 100 fact sheets and a wealth of information.

Get Outraged: www.getoutraged.com