Cigarette use among adults living with a disability or experiencing mental distress is significantly higher than the average smoking rate for adults. A regional initiative is working to reverse this trend. North Country Nicotine Consultants (NCNC), a joint initiative of The … [Read more...] about Smoking Rates Higher for People Experiencing Mental Distress
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More Resources to Help People Quit Vaping
Free federal and state programs available to support teens, adults As smoking and other forms of tobacco use continues to decline nationwide, more resources are now available to help people quit. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced the release … [Read more...] about More Resources to Help People Quit Vaping
NYS Quitline Spotlights Local Tobacco Cessation Partner
The summer edition of the NYS Quitline’s statewide newsletter highlighted the work of The Heart Network’s tobacco project coordinator, Brielle Carnright. Quitters Always Win! is a periodical newsletter that features the human stories behind tobacco cessation work statewide, … [Read more...] about NYS Quitline Spotlights Local Tobacco Cessation Partner
Quit-and-Win Contest Offers Prizes for Going Tobacco-free
The New York State Quitline (NYS Quitline), in commemoration of its 25 years of public health service, has an added incentive this summer to encourage people who smoke or vape to become tobacco-free. Through a “quit-and-win contest,” one randomly selected grand prize winner … [Read more...] about Quit-and-Win Contest Offers Prizes for Going Tobacco-free
Great American Smokeout Conference Targets Vaping in Teens, Adults
Educators, advocates, providers convene in Glens Falls to tackle vaping epidemic A conference highlighting the dangers of vaping among adolescents and adults, as well as strategies to help people quit, was held in Glens Falls on Nov. 21 to mark the 2024 Great American … [Read more...] about Great American Smokeout Conference Targets Vaping in Teens, Adults