Smokefree SC

02/23/2026

We’re excited to share that our upcoming Summit is going to be packed with powerful conversations!

This is one you won’t want to miss.

✨ Mark your calendar.
✨ Invite someone.
✨ Come ready to learn and connect.

STAY TUNED — more details coming soon!

02/20/2026

For decades, to***co companies have disproportionately targeted Black communities with menthol products — contributing to higher rates of addiction and preventable disease.

Ni****ne prevention is about protecting our youth. It’s about ensuring every community has the opportunity to live a healthy, addiction-free life.

Honoring Black history also means protecting Black futures. 💛

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02/17/2026

The new year is a powerful time to let go of what no longer serves you — including ni****ne. Quitting (or choosing never to start) is more than a resolution.

It’s an investment in your future, your mental clarity, and your freedom.

New year. Clear mind. Strong future. ✨

****neFree

1-800-Quit-Now

02/16/2026

Presidents Day celebrates freedom and independence.
Ni****ne addiction takes that freedom away.

This year, declare your freedom from ni****ne.
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1-800-Quit-Now

02/11/2026

Thank you to the Stop the Violence Coalition Spartanburg for inviting us to the “End the Cycle of Gun Violence” Conference.

It was great to speak with parents and students about the dangers of va**ng and smoking — and how the choices we make today shape a healthier, safer future.

Ni****ne affects the brain systems responsible for impulse control, emotional regulation, and stress response — all critical for safe, thoughtful decision-making. When we address addiction, we are also strengthening young people’s ability to manage emotions, handle conflict, and make healthier choices.

Free quitting resources are available by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW!

Want to bring a V**e Talk to your school or youth group? Send us a message — we’d love to connect!

02/09/2026

Our partners across the state are testifying tomorrow against a bill that Big To***co is trying to pass through the SC General Assembly. It would lower the price of certain to***co products. Please help us tell our elected officials that to***co products should be taxed equally.

This bill is simply a way for the to***co industry to protect their bottom line: addict people with cheap products and keep them addicted. Click the link in the comments to send an automated message to your elected officials in SC.

02/09/2026

Our partners across the state are testifying tomorrow against a bill that Big To***co is trying to pass through the SC General Assembly. It would lower the price of certain to***co products. Please help us tell our elected officials that to***co products should be taxed equally.

This bill is simply a way for the to***co industry to protect their bottom line: addict people with cheap products and keep them addicted. Click the link below to send an automated message to your elected officials in SC:

All to***co products, including heated to***co products, are unsafe. Big To***co is at it again, trying to reduce the tax on some to***co products. Contact your SC lawmakers today to tell them to protect our kids.

01/26/2026

This weather is no joke—stay warm, stay safe, and don’t forget to take care of yourself.

Skip the ni****ne, breathe a little easier, and choose what helps your body through the cold.
Small choices, big care.

Free quitting resources are available by calling
1-800-QUIT-NOW!

01/19/2026

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is about equality, justice, and service to others — including supporting healthier, ni****ne-free lives for us and our communities.

01/12/2026

Date: Friday, January 23, 2025
Time: 10:00am
Topic: "Registry Bills - Why Don't They Work?"
Speaker: Marisa Katz, J.D., Senior Staff Attorney, Commercial To***co Control Program, Public Health Law Center

Please visit http://www.smokefreesc.org/to***copartnersroundtable
to register and learn about the current status of to***co prevention and control at the state and federal level.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-C-vWWopSgeC4imynfRlrw #/registration

01/09/2026

Join Truth Initiative’s "You Got This Day" and get back on track with your quit journey. We’ve got simple goals and free resources to help you every step of the way.


~ A lot of young people are ready to quit. Most young adults say 2026 is the year they want to break free from ni****ne—especially to feel better mentally and physically.

~ Quitting isn’t easy, and that’s okay. It usually takes more than one try, and going it alone rarely works. Support really matters.

~ Ni****ne today is tougher than ever. Products are stronger, cheaper, and easier to use, which can make quitting feel even harder.

~ Help is out there—and it works. Free tools, real support, and people going through the same thing can make quitting feel possible. You don’t have to do this alone.

The EX Program and 1-800-QUIT-NOW are FREE resources to support your goal of being a healthier you.

01/06/2026

Stopping ni****ne use is strongly connected to preventing and recovering from substance abuse—not just for physical health, but for the brain, emotions, and behavior.

Ni****ne is not a separate habit—it is part of the addiction cycle. Stopping its use:

🔹 Weakens the brain’s demand for substances

🔹 Lowers relapse risk

🔹 Supports emotional, mental, and spiritual healing

Free quitting resources are available by calling
1-800-QUIT-NOW!