THE GREAT AMERICAN SPIT-OUT

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Posted by: AMGARRETT01
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334-678-5951
Date: Feb 23 2012 11:31 AM

Join citizens across America today who are recognizing "The Great American Spit-Out" day during "Through With Chew Week". This national tobacco day and week were established to increase awareness regarding the harmful effects of smokeless tobacco use and to encourage individuals to stop using for today....and hopefully from now on!In Alabama, 20% of male high school students are currently using smokeless tobacco. The national average is 15%. These statistics are extremely concerning, as the leading preventable cause of death in our state, our nation, and in our world is due to tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke. The Alabama Department of Public Health provides free tobacco cessation services (counseling and, if medically eligible, four weeks of nicotine replacement therapy patches...for FREE!!). Please call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669) or contact Michelle Garrett, Tobacco Prevention and Control Coordinator, at 334-678-5951.

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