Tobacco
According to a March 2009, UW System Alcohol and Other Drug Use Survey, 16% of UW Colleges students smoke cigarettes on a daily basis. This is lower than the State of Wisconsin smoking rate of around 19%.
Wisconsin has a free Tobacco Quit Line. It is an excellent resource if you're thinking about quitting, preparing to quit, or if you need additional support to stay tobacco free. You can call 1-877-270-STOP (7867) or 1-800-QUIT-NOW. Quit Line hours are Mon - Thur: 7:00am - 11:00pm, Fri: 7:00am - 9:00pm, and Sat-Sun: 8:00am - 7:00pm. The Quit Line is currently offering a free two-week supply of nicotine replacement products.
The American Lung Association offers a FREE "Freedom From Smoking" course online. It consists of 8 modules and 4 handouts. You will need to register. For $15, you can have access to their Premium Membership.
60 Minutes video clip on Snus (smokeless tobacco product)
Is snus safer than smoking? Will it decrease risk of harm from tobacco?
The following links will open in a new window.
- National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
How to quit smoking resources. - Quit Smoking
Provides information for all ages and genders. - http://www.womenshealth.gov/quit-smoking/
- www.join-the-circle.org
- www.smokefree.com
- www.thetruth.com