Smokefree Evansville

Raising awareness on the dangers of nicotine and commercial tobacco use, secondhand smoke, and working towards a 100% Smoke Free Evansville!

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Students: about 1 in 6 Indiana high schoolers who report serious mental health concerns also vape.

They say they vape because they’re stressed, anxious, or depressed.

But vaping WORSENS ALL 3.

Quit the never-ending cycle with our FREE resources! https://t.co/nSjLLHUbCR

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Parents, be on the lookout for “smart” vapes.

Manufacturers are adding high-tech features like Bluetooth, screens, speakers, and games to their e-cigarettes—many sold for $20 or less.

Our FREE resources will help you watch out for the latest trends. https://t.co/9VT7Jco8b1

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Parents, heard about oral nicotine products?

-These small nicotine powder pouches are hard to detect in the mouth.
-The packaging is discreet.
-And they’re highly addictive. One 6mg pouch = 2-3 cigarettes.

Stay informed with our FREE resources. https://t.co/yVfnWbeBWo

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Parents, teachers, and coaches,

What’s the best way to approach your students about vaping?

Be SUPPORTIVE, not punitive.

Our FREE resources can help YOU help THEM quit. https://t.co/31eDtYG7T9

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Tell Lawmakers to increase Indiana's tobacco tax and adequately fund tobacco prevention.https://t.co/M2g6C01NWN

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Helping Teens Live Vape Free is a self-paced online program to support adults in efforts to engage teens in productive conversations about vaping. Participants have access to a coach through live chat-24/7. Visit https://t.co/sa1SxJL50f to access these free resources.

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New report from @TobaccoFreeKids demonstrates that states still aren't doing enough to protect kids from tobacco addiction. See how your state stacks up. https://t.co/JprDKcO6za

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As we step into 2025, let’s embrace it as a year dedicated to health & wellness. Well-being is the cornerstone of a resilient & thriving community, inspiring us to achieve more together. This can be your year. If you are ready, click here https://t.co/MYEfEuyusJ

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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU…let’s make smoking/vaping so taboo! Quitting is hard, but you are stronger! 🙌

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The Cost of Tobacco

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Students, are oral nicotine products becoming popular with your friends?

Don’t be fooled by the candy-like packaging or social media ads you see.

Check out our FREE resources and steer clear! https://t.co/Wrr8Xiq1TB

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✨ It's time to trade in cigarettes for friendship bracelets and freedom. 

If you’re ready to shake it off and say goodbye to smoking, visit https://t.co/N6zYMofnEY for support! Let this be the era where you put your health first. 💖 #ErasTour

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#DYK? Quitting smoking benefits your health almost immediately. Visit https://t.co/N6zYMofVuw for resources to help you build your quit plan. #FridayFeeling

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JOIN US FOR THE UPCOMING "TRUE COST OF TOBACCO" TOWN HALLS!

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Wellness Council of Indiana and the Indy Chamber Foundation invite the Hoosier business community and the wider public to participate in the upcoming "True Cost of Tobacco: Town Halls."

Take part in this essential conversation about tobacco taxation and public health.

Register:
- JEFFERSONVILLE (Dec. 5): https://t.co/qA5Z0Nq0yv
- SOUTH BEND (Dec. 10): https://t.co/bGXu9U0YLx
- FORT WAYNE (Dec. 11): https://t.co/gni2KAW460
- INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 12): https://t.co/FZlAiHzKxf

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NEW PODCAST! 🎧

In the newly released episode, “Preventing Youth Substance Use”, on the “Let’s Talk” podcast, Dr. Aaron Weiner and Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher dive into the pressing issues surrounding substance use prevention and youth health. In this insightful conversation, they explore:

➡️ Why urgent action is needed now to prevent substance use among teens.

➡️ Whether vaping or smoking is harder to quit and what actually works in helping teens quit.

➡️ How to create effective prevention messages that empower teens—without resorting to fear tactics.

➡️ Are we able to tackle both the mental health crisis and rising teen substance use at the same time?

Do not miss out on this important conversation—listen now!

🔗 Video: https://t.co/8mK57oiGto
🔗 Audio: https://t.co/xokbZ3jYEx

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Parents, most vapes contain addictive nicotine that harms the brain, mood, and memory.

Nicotine withdrawal symptoms:
-Irritability
-Restlessness
-Anxiety
-Depression
-Trouble sleeping
-Problems concentrating

Protect your kids with our FREE resources! https://t.co/mhD3k2TCm7

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Parents, would you recognize a vape device?

They’ve gone from looking like cigarettes to pens, tanks, USBs, and pods to today’s popular disposables.

What HASN’T changed: They’re HIGHLY addictive and NOT safe.

Stay in the know with our FREE resources! https://t.co/plOx5rfcPr

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Parents, teachers, and coaches,

Talk to the students in your life about the dangers of vaping:

-Be honest
-Be supportive
-Be a good role model
-And be there to help them quit

Our FREE resources are here to help! https://t.co/oiAPuXr9Mn

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Mom and Dad, be on the lookout for “non-nicotine vapes.”

They are NOT safe. They are NOT regulated. And your kids may be using them.

E-cigarettes always harm. Even the ones that claim they don’t.

Our FREE resources can help your kids quit! https://t.co/vUBRDFkCyF