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Smoke-Free Virginia |
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Cessation Programs and Resources To Help You Stop Smoking or Using Tobacco |
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RELATED LINKS |
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TeenQuit Free online access to the Adolescent Smoking Cessation Escaping Nicotine and Tobacco (ASCENT) program from Danya International 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). Quit Smoking Support: Teens Interactive bulletin boards & chat room, newsletter links, information, etc., for teens. www.quitsmokingsupport.com/teens.htm No Butts Website for teens developed and provided by the California Smokers Helpline (accessible to non-Californians). |
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Not-On-Tobacco Youth Cessation Program 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 the American Lung Association office: 1-800-LUNG USA. |
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Outrage Avenue: Innovative program for teens uses "reality TV" approach. www.outrageavenue.com The Truth: Anti-tobacco media campaign sponsored by the American Legacy Foundation. www.thetruth.com Tobacco-Free Kids: Includes over 100 fact sheets and a wealth of information. www.tobaccofreekids.org I Quit!: Self-help guide for youth/young people. www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/how_to_quit/iquit/index.htm |
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ASPIRE! Includes interactive activities, videos and support strategies. Based on a school program developed at the Univ. of Texas. Main home page search using key word “aspire” or click link. TeensHealth: Quit Smoking Provides accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information, includes a link to an interactive quitting guide. http://kidshealth.org/teen/cancer_center/q_a/smoking.html 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. Q Web for Teens Youth smoking cessation website from the University of Rochester. |
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Youth Resources |
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*** 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. This list is for information only and inclusion does not constitute endorsement. The material contained on this site and on the associated web pages is general information and is not intended to be advice on any particular matter. Visitors should seek appropriate professional advice before acting on the basis of any information contained herein. |