How do I file a complaint about secondhand smoke in a public place?

How can I get help to quit smoking? Or using other tobacco?

Yes. There is a web-based prevention planning support system known as  PreventionDSS. This program follows the Logic Model of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention to help you make informed decisions while planning, implementing and evaluating substance abuse prevention programs for communities and for statewide programs.  For more information visit:

www.preventionpartners.samhsa.gov

Although there is no guaranteed way to prevent your child from drinking alcohol or taking drugs, research has found there are several activities and behaviors that can make a difference and increase the chances that your child will not use of alcohol and other drugs.

• Take the time to educate yourself
• Create rules as a family and communicate them to your child (starting as early as 5 years old)
• Stay involved in your child's life
• Be aware of how they spend their time
• Praise good behavior
• Keep communication open by listening and talking honestly

NH Statutes allows anyone 12 years of age or older to obtain substance abuse treatment without their parent's permission.  However treatment is usually more effective when the whole family is involved. Many treatment professionals will encourage young people to include parents in their treatment.

Length and type of treatment varies according to each person's individual needs.  A professional assessment will help you determine the appropriate treatment for you.

Fees vary according to the type of treatment needed and the particular agency where you receive your treatment.  Treatment providers establish their own fees. Programs under contract with Alcohol & Other Drug Treatment are required to have a sliding fee scale that is based on the client's ability to pay.

Both NH Statutes and federal law prohibit release of any information without your written consent except in cases of danger to yourself or others.  When you enter a treatment program, your counselor will explain the details of confidentiality.

How do I file a complaint about secondhand smoke in a public place?

Please complete the Secondhand Smoke Complaint form and fax or mail it to the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program. A staff member will contact you to verify the information and alert you to the steps that will be taken. You may send an email reuesting further information.

How can I get help to quit smoking? Or using other tobacco?

Call 1-800-Try-To-STOP (1-800-879-8678), the New Hampshire Tobacco Resource Center. Your call is to a free, confidential, and personalized telephone service that helps tobacco users quit smoking, chewing or dipping tobacco.  Anyone in New Hampshire can call whether they are currently using tobacco, have already quit or want information for a friend or family member. You can also call the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program directly.

NH youth are exposed to smoking and becoming addicted to tobacco products at an early age.  Tobacco companies aggressively market their products to youth.  To quit smoking is very difficult, thus it is best to prevent initiation.  Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Prevention is dedicated to preventing the initiation of tobacco use by raising awareness about the fact that tobacco use is dangerous and is killing more than 1,700 NH residents annually.  One of the most important things parents can do for their children is to let them know that smoking is not considered "cool."  Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Prevention is working to educate youth that tobacco use is not acceptable and not the "norm" for NH citizens.  Seventy-five percent of NH residents do not smoke.  No single intervention will prevent initiation of tobacco.  Instead, multi-focal initiatives are necessary to prevent people from starting.