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Mission
Join Together is a program of the Boston University School of Public Health. Since 1991 it has been
the nation's leading provider of information, strategic planning assistance, and leadership development
for community-based efforts to advance effective alcohol and drug policy, prevention, and treatment.
We believe problems associated with alcohol and drugs can be best addressed at the community level.
Our mission is expressed in our name. Join Together helps community leaders understand and use the
most current scientifically valid prevention and treatment approaches. Our surveys have shown that
communities with written strategies that are broadly supported by key leaders and institutions are the
most likely to be successful in reducing and preventing alcohol and drug problems.
Join Together's principal constituents include community leaders, public officials, teachers, prevention
and treatment professionals, parents and families. We encourage individuals to become actively
involved in promoting policies and programs that are supported by sound research. Learn more about
what you can do.
Join Together is a program of the Boston University School of Public Health. Since 1991 it has been
the nation's leading provider of information, strategic planning assistance, and leadership development
for community-based efforts to advance effective alcohol and drug policy, prevention, and treatment.
We believe problems associated with alcohol and drugs can be best addressed at the community level.
Our mission is expressed in our name. Join Together helps community leaders understand and use the
most current scientifically valid prevention and treatment approaches. Our surveys have shown that
communities with written strategies that are broadly supported by key leaders and institutions are the
most likely to be successful in reducing and preventing alcohol and drug problems.
Join Together's principal constituents include community leaders, public officials, teachers, prevention
and treatment professionals, parents and families. We encourage individuals to become actively
involved in promoting policies and programs that are supported by sound research. Learn more about
what you can do.
Health Organization Links:
| Tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death in the world. It is the only legal consumer product that kills one third to one half of those who use it as intended by its manufacturers, with its victims dying on average 15 years prematurely. Approximately 1.8 billion young people (aged 10-24) live in our world today with more than 85% found in developing countries. Having survived the vulnerable childhood period, these young people are generally healthy. However, as the tobacco industry intensifies its efforts to hook new, young and potentially life-long tobacco users, the health of a significant percentage of the world's youth is seriously threatened by their deadly products. Nicotine is a highly addictive substance and child and adolescent experimentation can easily lead to a lifetime of tobacco dependence. |
The International Network Towards Smoke-free Hospitals-Helping patients and hospital management. If
anywhere should be free from tobacco smoke it is clearly hospitals. The International Network Towards
Smoke - Free Hospitals exists to help hospitals all over the world to achieve this.
anywhere should be free from tobacco smoke it is clearly hospitals. The International Network Towards
Smoke - Free Hospitals exists to help hospitals all over the world to achieve this.
| Read front-page article by ACAS President Lee Fairbanks in June 2007 edition of Smoke-Free Hospitals International |
The Bureau of Tobacco Education and Prevention (BTEP) has the goal of preventing tobacco
use among Arizonans, especially children. BTEP funds several programs and projects
throughout the state to encourage Arizona families to make healthy lifestyle choices.
use among Arizonans, especially children. BTEP funds several programs and projects
throughout the state to encourage Arizona families to make healthy lifestyle choices.
| Clifford J. Harris, M.D. at ACAS Event |
Smokefree.gov (http://www.smokefree.gov ) provides
free, accurate, evidence-based information and
professional assistance to help support the immediate
and long-term needs of people trying to quit smoking.
The American Cancer Society - "The American Cancer
Society® is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major
health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and
diminishing
suffering through research, education, advocacy, and
service."
The American Lung Association - "The mission of the
American Lung Association® is to prevent lung disease
and promote lung health."
Open Airways for Schools - The American Lung
Association's elementary-school education program for
children with asthma. Open Airways teaches children
with asthma to understand and manage their illness so
they can lead more normal lives.
The American Heart Association - "Learn more about
the American Heart Association's efforts to reduce death
caused by cardiovascular disease."
To learn ways to help support Arizona Tobacco Policy
and Advocacy Listserv, please contact:
Karen Zielaski, Project Director, Health Policies:
520.290.0032
email: healthypolicies@earthlink.net
Smoke-Free Hospital Toolkit - The University of
Arkansas for Medical Sciences offers Reports, Toolkits
and Downloadable Materials for making your hospital
smoke-free!
Clean Air/Environmental Links:
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and
Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc (ASHRAE) - Click on
"Download PDF" to read their study on the limitations
inherent in attempting to control Environmental Tobacco
Smoke (ETS) using ventilation systems.
Repace Associates, Inc. Secondhand Smoke
Consultants - Includes a summary Informative
Factsheet on Secondhand Smoke by James L. Repace,
MSc. Biophysicist. Click "Download the fact sheet:" on
their site for the full report.
free, accurate, evidence-based information and
professional assistance to help support the immediate
and long-term needs of people trying to quit smoking.
The American Cancer Society - "The American Cancer
Society® is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major
health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and
diminishing
suffering through research, education, advocacy, and
service."
The American Lung Association - "The mission of the
American Lung Association® is to prevent lung disease
and promote lung health."
Open Airways for Schools - The American Lung
Association's elementary-school education program for
children with asthma. Open Airways teaches children
with asthma to understand and manage their illness so
they can lead more normal lives.
The American Heart Association - "Learn more about
the American Heart Association's efforts to reduce death
caused by cardiovascular disease."
To learn ways to help support Arizona Tobacco Policy
and Advocacy Listserv, please contact:
Karen Zielaski, Project Director, Health Policies:
520.290.0032
email: healthypolicies@earthlink.net
Smoke-Free Hospital Toolkit - The University of
Arkansas for Medical Sciences offers Reports, Toolkits
and Downloadable Materials for making your hospital
smoke-free!
Clean Air/Environmental Links:
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and
Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc (ASHRAE) - Click on
"Download PDF" to read their study on the limitations
inherent in attempting to control Environmental Tobacco
Smoke (ETS) using ventilation systems.
Repace Associates, Inc. Secondhand Smoke
Consultants - Includes a summary Informative
Factsheet on Secondhand Smoke by James L. Repace,
MSc. Biophysicist. Click "Download the fact sheet:" on
their site for the full report.
Illustration: John Roman
The established cigarette fire safety
performance standard is based on
ASTM E2187, which requires that no
more than 25 percent of 40
cigarettes tested burn their full length
when placed on 10 layers of
standard filter paper. Photo: National
Institute of Standards and
Technology. See larger image.
A fire-safe cigarette has a reduced
propensity to burn when left
unattended. The most common fire-
safe technology used by cigarette
manufacturers is to wrap cigarettes
with two or three thin bands of less-
porous paper that act as “speed
bumps” to slow down a burning
cigarette. If a fire-safe cigarette is left
unattended, the burning tobacco will
reach one of these speed bumps and
self-extinguish.
Fire-safe cigarettes meet an
established cigarette fire safety
performance standard, based on
ASTM E2187, Standard Test Method
for Measuring the Ignition Strength of
Cigarettes.
Fire-safe cigarettes save lives
The good news is that improved
standards for cigarette-resistant
materials in furniture and mattresses,
and public education have all helped
cut down the number of fires caused
by smoking materials and have
saved many lives.
performance standard is based on
ASTM E2187, which requires that no
more than 25 percent of 40
cigarettes tested burn their full length
when placed on 10 layers of
standard filter paper. Photo: National
Institute of Standards and
Technology. See larger image.
A fire-safe cigarette has a reduced
propensity to burn when left
unattended. The most common fire-
safe technology used by cigarette
manufacturers is to wrap cigarettes
with two or three thin bands of less-
porous paper that act as “speed
bumps” to slow down a burning
cigarette. If a fire-safe cigarette is left
unattended, the burning tobacco will
reach one of these speed bumps and
self-extinguish.
Fire-safe cigarettes meet an
established cigarette fire safety
performance standard, based on
ASTM E2187, Standard Test Method
for Measuring the Ignition Strength of
Cigarettes.
Fire-safe cigarettes save lives
The good news is that improved
standards for cigarette-resistant
materials in furniture and mattresses,
and public education have all helped
cut down the number of fires caused
by smoking materials and have
saved many lives.
| Thanks to firesafecigarettes.org |
| Read the latest NEWS! ACAS Bulletin Spring 2008 Read and/or print .pdf file |
| Essential Action |
Global Partnerships for Tobacco Control was launched
in 2000 to help support and strengthen international
tobacco control activities at the grass roots level. The
program pairs groups in the United States and Canada
with groups in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Central and
Eastern Europe, and the former Soviet Union, and
assists them in initiating meaningful shared activities.
More than 360 groups in over 100 countries and 40 U.S.
states and territories are currently involved in the
program. Participating groups include: tobacco control
advocacy groups, youth networks and schools, hospitals
and medical associations, local government agencies,
consumer groups, and faith-based communities.
www.takingontobacco.org/
in 2000 to help support and strengthen international
tobacco control activities at the grass roots level. The
program pairs groups in the United States and Canada
with groups in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Central and
Eastern Europe, and the former Soviet Union, and
assists them in initiating meaningful shared activities.
More than 360 groups in over 100 countries and 40 U.S.
states and territories are currently involved in the
program. Participating groups include: tobacco control
advocacy groups, youth networks and schools, hospitals
and medical associations, local government agencies,
consumer groups, and faith-based communities.
www.takingontobacco.org/
| Tobacco Use Prevention Project, Coconino County Health Dept. 2625 N. King St., Flagstaff, AZ 86004 928.679.7263, 928.679.7206 (fax)* *new phone and fax number |
To help organizations limit tobacco use at events they sponsor or operate, the Technical Assistance
Legal Center (TALC) has developed two new model policies: one restricting smoking and another
restricting all tobacco use, including chew, dip, and snuff.
The voluntary policies can be used for events of all types, from members-only gatherings to events
open to the general public. The policies can apply to events such as farmers’ markets, craft fairs,
sporting events, auto or motorcycle races, and rodeos. Note that these new model policies replace
older TALC policies specifically designed to create smoke-free or tobacco-free areas at rodeos or
racing events.
If you have questions or would like help adapting TALC’s Model Tobacco-free or Smoke-free Event
Policy to your needs, please contact TALC staff attorney Elisa Laird at (510) 444-8252, ext. 355, or
elaird@phlpnet.org
Technical Assistance Legal Center (TALC) is a project of Public Health Law & Policy
www.talc.phi.org
Legal Center (TALC) has developed two new model policies: one restricting smoking and another
restricting all tobacco use, including chew, dip, and snuff.
The voluntary policies can be used for events of all types, from members-only gatherings to events
open to the general public. The policies can apply to events such as farmers’ markets, craft fairs,
sporting events, auto or motorcycle races, and rodeos. Note that these new model policies replace
older TALC policies specifically designed to create smoke-free or tobacco-free areas at rodeos or
racing events.
If you have questions or would like help adapting TALC’s Model Tobacco-free or Smoke-free Event
Policy to your needs, please contact TALC staff attorney Elisa Laird at (510) 444-8252, ext. 355, or
elaird@phlpnet.org
Technical Assistance Legal Center (TALC) is a project of Public Health Law & Policy
www.talc.phi.org
| Thanks to http://smokefreemovies.ucsf.edu/ |
| Kiss the ‘Kiss of Life’ Goodbye! Landmark study proves Continuous-Chest- Compression Resuscitation without mouth-to-mouth is better for cardiac arrest. More here. |
Just 20 minutes after quitting: Your blood pressure drops to a
level close to that before the last cigarette. The temperature of
your hands and feet increases to normal.
Eight hours after quitting: The carbon monoxide level in your
blood drops to normal.
Twenty-four hours after quitting: Your chance of a heart attack
decreases.
Two weeks to 3 months after quitting: Your circulation improves
and your lung function increases up to 30%. More here...
level close to that before the last cigarette. The temperature of
your hands and feet increases to normal.
Eight hours after quitting: The carbon monoxide level in your
blood drops to normal.
Twenty-four hours after quitting: Your chance of a heart attack
decreases.
Two weeks to 3 months after quitting: Your circulation improves
and your lung function increases up to 30%. More here...
| SADD's mission simply stated: To provide students with the best prevention and intervention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving and other destructive decisions. |
| Arizona Department of Health Services: www.AzDHS.gov |
Help to Quit Smoking:
| Smokefree.gov (http://www.smokefree.gov ) provides free, accurate, evidence-based information and professional assistance to help support the immediate and long-term needs of people trying to quit smoking. AZ Stops Helpline (800) 556-6222 (Help for smokers who want to quit smoking with patches, etc.) This is a project supported by the Arizona Department of Health Services. ASHLINE www.ashline.org (The Ashline is not affiliated with ASH of Washington, D.C.) |
| Get E-mail Updates On Tobacco Control Issues. Request details and sign up to receive information about tobacco policy and advocacy. Contact Karen Zielaski for details regarding her services: healthypolicies@earthlink.net Tel 520: 290-0032 |
Please support The Spit Tobacco Coalition. Link to MACTUPP here. For
location and other information, contact:
Carolyn Holman, R.D.H.
Maricopa County Office of Oral Health
Tobacco Use Prevention Program
602-506-6893
carolynholman@mail.maricopa.gov
location and other information, contact:
Carolyn Holman, R.D.H.
Maricopa County Office of Oral Health
Tobacco Use Prevention Program
602-506-6893
carolynholman@mail.maricopa.gov
Need alcohol or drug help for yourself
or someone else? GET HELP
or someone else? GET HELP
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| Our Purpose Is To Save Lives |
The American Legacy Foundation(R) is dedicated to building a world where young people reject
tobacco and anyone can quit. The Washington, D.C., foundation develops programs that address the
health effects of tobacco, especially among vulnerable populations disproportionately affected by the toll
of tobacco, through grants, technical assistance and training, partnerships, youth activism, and
counter-marketing and grassroots marketing campaigns. The Foundation was created from the
November 1998 Master Settlement Agreement reached between attorneys general from 46 states, five
U.S. territories and the tobacco industry.
CONTACT:
Joy Engel 415-901-0111 jengel@fenton.com
Melissa Walthers 312-464-5305 Melissa.walthers@ama-assn.org
Website: http://www.screenout.org/
Website: http://www.americanlegacy.org/
tobacco and anyone can quit. The Washington, D.C., foundation develops programs that address the
health effects of tobacco, especially among vulnerable populations disproportionately affected by the toll
of tobacco, through grants, technical assistance and training, partnerships, youth activism, and
counter-marketing and grassroots marketing campaigns. The Foundation was created from the
November 1998 Master Settlement Agreement reached between attorneys general from 46 states, five
U.S. territories and the tobacco industry.
CONTACT:
Joy Engel 415-901-0111 jengel@fenton.com
Melissa Walthers 312-464-5305 Melissa.walthers@ama-assn.org
Website: http://www.screenout.org/
Website: http://www.americanlegacy.org/
| What is a fire-safe cigarette? |
| If a fire-safe cigarette is left unattended, the burning tobacco will reach one of these banded "speed-bumps" and self-extinguish. |
| For technical issues or errors: webmasterACAS@cox.net | Rick Johnson |
