SAMHSA Supports the Great American Smokeout
Thursday, November 20, 2008
The Great American Smokeout is an annual, nationally recognized health observance day founded in California by the American Cancer Society (ACS) in 1976. In its first attempt, ACS prompted nearly 1 million smokers to quit for a day.
In 1977, ACS took the Smokeout nationwide. Since then, it has influenced state and local governments to make new laws to counter smoking. It is one step health organizations have taken to promote healthy lifestyles.
Information and Resources To Help Smokers
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers many resources and tools such as RSS feeds, podcasts, and a public health image library. If you'd like more information on smoking and health, contact CDC at 1-800-232-4636 or tobaccoinfo@cdc.gov. |
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The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has many online resources and information regarding tobacco and cancer, including clinical trials, prevention, statistics, research, literature, and more. If you have a question about cancer, call NCI at 1-800-4-CANCER. |
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Smokefree.gov offers online guides about quitting, expert help via phone or instant messenger, and print resources. Visitors can chat with an NCI smoking cessation counselor using the LiveHelp system. Call from anywhere by dialing 1-877-44U-QUIT, or dial 1-800-QUITNOW for in-state assistance. |
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For more information, contact SAMHSA's Health Information Network or visit SAMHSA's
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