Washington County Tobacco Prevention Coalition

11/25/2025

You don’t have to quit cold Turkey. You can develop a plan to taper down or use ni****ne replacement therapy to help support you temporarily while you quit. The most important thing is to develop a plan and pick your day that you will quit or begin your plan of quitting. Be sure to include your support system in your plan.

You can get more help and support by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW. They can also provide up to 2 weeks of ni****ne replacement therapy free to those who qualify.

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Quitting starts with a plan. Pick a quit date within the next week or two and use the time to prepare. Identify your triggers, line up support, and get tools in place to stay smokefree. https://bit.ly/49WoXHt

11/24/2025

Va**ng is not a safe alternative to ci******es. It can cause life threatening illness in youth and adults. This is an example of what can happen. Parents please watch this video.

11/24/2025

The holidays can be a hard time to stay quit, but virtual support groups can help keep you on track while providing some comfort in the cold winter months. Here's how you can set up your own support group this : https://ow.ly/brQ650XvNW8

11/21/2025

Many young people believe va**ng helps them relax or focus — but the truth is the opposite. Ni****ne changes the chemistry of the developing brain, affecting memory, attention, and mood. Ni****ne withdrawal symptoms include anxiety and depressed mood, which can worsen stress. Teens who v**e are two times more likely to experience depression.

If your teen v**es, start with understanding, not judgment. Let them know they’re not alone, and that support is available — whether they’re ready to quit or just thinking about it. Visit dropthev**e.org (link in bio) for free, confidential help from DropTheVape, or visit the New York State Quitline to connect with a quit coach and free ni****ne medications if eligible.

Every conversation matters. Every bit of support counts.

11/21/2025

It’s never too late to quit, no matter how long you’ve been smoking. Quit now to start seeing your health improve.

11/20/2025

11/20/2025

Today is the Great American Smokeout. Today is the day to try out quitting for 24 hours. Or if you aren’t ready today, use today to pick a day, develop a plan for quitting, and reach out to the Quit Line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW for more support.

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11/15/2025

We are set up and ready at the Bumps and Babies event. Come out and see us at Southern Hills Church. There are lots of resources and there are door prizes as well.

11/15/2025

Come see me today at this event.

Come see me at this community event.

11/13/2025

Want to give quitting a try? Start with one day. The Great American Smokeout is a day that was created to give you a chance to just focus on quitting to***co for a day with the hope that it will lead to more. You don’t have to wait for the new year to commit to doing something healthy for yourself, start now. You can sign up for help through 1-800-QUIT-NOW

11/12/2025

If you’re able to go outside tonight, you can see the Northern Lights even with the naked eye. They are not as brilliant and bright as in these pictures but you can see the pink and green colors. Here are pictures I took from my porch in southern Washington county.

11/11/2025

Every veteran deserves to live free of ni****ne. The to***co industry has targeted them long enough. It’s time to break the addiction. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for help quitting.

Thank you for your service.