Arkansas Tobacco Education Initiative Offers Resources to Help Teens and Adults Quit Smoking and Vaping

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The American Lung Association in Arkansas, through the Arkansas Tobacco Education Initiative, has announced various resources to aid teens and adults in quitting smoking and vaping. The initiative aims to improve the health of all Arkansans by employing evidence-based strategies, promoting cessation services, and recommending smokefree policies. The organization provides numerous resources, training, and guidance for residents and healthcare providers, including free quit-smoking programs and educational materials.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Arkansas Tobacco Education Initiative was formed to reduce the use of all tobacco products, including electronic nicotine delivery systems, within Arkansas.
  • The initiative works with the Arkansas Department of Health to offer free resources and educational programs for people ready to quit tobacco.
  • Not On Tobacco (NOT) is a tobacco cessation program designed specifically for teenagers, utilizing a holistic approach with interactive learning strategies based on Social Cognitive Theory.
  • The American Lung Association, in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Health, hosts educational sessions for health professionals on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management.
  • The initiative will host two free virtual youth vaping webinars to address the health risks of youth vaping and provide cessation resources for schools.
  • Scholarships for NOT cessation training will be available to attendees of the vaping webinars.

Statistics:

  • The initiative aims to reduce the use of all tobacco products within Arkansas.
  • Free quit-smoking programs are available for individuals ready to quit tobacco through the Arkansas Department of Health.
  • The NOT tobacco cessation program is designed for youth ages 14 to 19.
  • The American Lung Association has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Gold-Level GuideStar Member.

Sources:

  • American Lung Association
  • American Lung Association in Arkansas
  • Arkansas Department of Health