Excited to share that RU will go Tobacco Free by '23!! Check out the announcement below, as well as resources like @RU_TDP that are here to help you quit tobacco products.
Today, President Jonathan Holloway announced that Rutgers University campuses will be tobacco-free by 2023. Read more about the new initiative: https://t.co/SEoZvZCtYo
Did you know that after 1 year of quitting smoking, your added risk of heart disease is half that of a smoker's. It is never too late to quit smoking! https://t.co/GnaUyT698N
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Need help quitting smoking? The National Cancer Institute has got your back with their anonymous LiveHelp chat feature. This free service is available from 9am to 9pm, Monday through Friday. Start chatting today by visiting https://t.co/0udDPr047W. #quitsmoking#rutobaccofree
Did you know that in just 2 weeks to 3 months after quitting smoking, your risk of a heart attack decreases? Your lung function will also improve. Visit https://t.co/GnaUyT698N to learn more health benefits of quitting. #rutobaccofree#benefitsofquitting#quit smoking
This is Quitting has helped nearly 400,000 youth and young adults on their journey to quit vaping. Learn more about how it works and the additional resources available at https://t.co/QVTIvZknRZ.
Join for free by texting DITCHVAPE to 88709
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Even non-smokers suffer from the negative impacts of tobacco use. Secondhand smoke contains more than 7,000 chemical compounds that are linked to harmful effects, like cancer. And 42% of Americans are not protected by smoke-free laws. #rutobaccofree#secondhandsmoke
The Rutgers Tobacco Dependence program can help you quit tobacco use, located in New Brunswick! Call 732-235-8222 to start quitting today. Also visit https://t.co/R2KaYzISD5 to learn more about the NJ Quit Centers located throughout the state @TobaccoFreeNJ#rutobaccofree
When you quit smoking, you are actively taking a step towards achieving better health. Your coughing and shortness of breath decrease within 1 to 9 months. Visit @TobaccoFreeNJ or https://t.co/GnaUyT698N to get started today. #rutobaccofree#rutobaccofact#takethestep
@njquitline has 30 years of experience of providing behavior change support and helps over 1,000 people per day. Call 1-866-NJ-STOPS or visit the link today to find out how easy it is to talk with a quit coach. https://t.co/0PaQGSlTPJ #rutobaccofree#quitsmoking#quitvaping
TONIGHT we are co-sponsoring Late Knight with RU Student Centers and Activities and Unplugged! There will be bingo, trivia, board games, treats, and free giveaways. The event starts at 9pm in the Livingston Student Center. See you there! #rutobaccofree#lateknight
On December 3rd, we are co-sponsoring Late Knight with RU Student Centers and Activities and Unplugged! There will be bingo, trivia, board games, treats, and free giveaways. The event starts at 9pm in the Livingston Student Center. See you there! #rutobaccofree#lateknight
Did you know that most ex-smokers attempt to quit an average of seven times before they actually succeed? That is why there are places like the NJ Quit Centers that offer individual and group counseling, resources, and support. https://t.co/pL8g2XXZfX #rutobaccofree
On December 3rd, we are co-sponsoring Late Knight with RU Student Centers and Activities and Unplugged! There will be bingo, trivia, board games, treats, and free giveaways. The event starts at 9pm in the Livingston Student Center. See you there! #rutobaccofree#lateknight
Tobacco use endangers the environment. An estimated 766,571 metric tons of cigarette butts make their way into the environment every year. See the other effects of tobacco on the environment here: https://t.co/0m9lTNcfAf #rutobaccofree#environment
On December 3rd, we are co-sponsoring Late Knight with RU Student Centers and Activities and Unplugged! There will be bingo, trivia, board games, treats, and free giveaways. The event starts at 9pm in the Livingston Student Center. See you there! #rutobaccofree#lateknight
๐ฒ Come to Late Knight on 12/3 at 9PM at the Livingston Student Center for Bingo & games with co-sponsors, Unplugged & @RuTobaccoFree. Join your friends for bingo, trivia, board games, & delicious treats! ๐ For more info, visit https://t.co/fEGBi1HQa9
Today is the Great American Smokeout #GASO2021. If youโve ever thought about stopping smoking or vaping, free quit services like @RU_TDP are ready to help with your journey, no judgments! Visitย https://t.co/yjNN11BU8Iย to learn more. @TobaccoFreeNJ@AmericanCancer
Big Tobacco companies target Black communities through marketing strategies. There are up to 10 times more tobacco ads in Black neighborhoods than in other neighborhoods. This is how minority groups are disproportionately affected by tobacco. #rutobaccofree#socialjustice
You can chat Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET. with a National Cancer Institute counselor for quitting information and advice. Visit the link to begin chatting: https://t.co/0udDPr047W #rutobaccofree#quittingsmoking#quittingvaping
It is never too late to take a step towards better health! 12 hours after you quit smoking the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal. Help from your health care provider can help you quit for good. https://t.co/GnaUyT698N #rutobaccofree#rutobaccofact#takethestep