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New TV Spots!
Post date: Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 - by: arobinsonHave you seen the new Tobacco Free Florida commercials? They might look familiar to you, because they're based on TV shows and hit movies that are popular with today's tweens, teens, and young adults. According to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, youth tobacco use is up by 30 percent since 2004, so it is important for us to reach children and young adults before the tobacco companies do. Our goal is to share the truth about tobacco products so that youths know to say "no" the first time someone offers them a cigarette.
Dangers of Hookah
Post date: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 - by: sschlootThe dangers of cigarettes are well known, but did you know that smoking tobacco from a hookah may be even worse? During a typical 1-hour hookah smoking session, users inhale the equivalent of 100-200 cigarettes! That’s over a week’s worth of smoke for even a pack-a-day smoker!
We Salute YOU!
Post date: Monday, February 22nd, 2010 - by: sschlootTobacco Free Florida wants to congratulate you on marching to the beat of your own drum – so we’re giving you an iPod Touch!
One grand prize winner will receive a 32GB iPod Touch absolutely free!
All you have to do is enter the sweepstakes on our facebook page by February 26th. Be Free. Free to be yourself, free to listen to your music, and free to live your life without tobacco.
Matt Keller Success Story
Post date: Friday, February 19th, 2010 - by: sschlootMany of you have posted on our Facebook page about your 2010 resolution to quit smoking once and for all. One of our Quit Journalers, Matt Keller, made the same decision and courageously agreed to share his story and struggles by keeping a video journal. “Quitting smoking completely changed my life. By replacing my addiction with a positive alternative such as exercise, I was able to lose 50 pounds over the course of the next year and commit to a new healthy lifestyle,” Matt said.
Tobacco Free Florida -- Car 05
Post date: Thursday, February 18th, 2010 - by: sschlootTobacco users are not few and far between at National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing events. NASCAR and its relation to tobacco stems back to the early 1970s when the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company was brought on board for sponsorship. Times have changed, however and tobacco prevention is being highlighted at these events. Jeff Green, the driver of the 05 car, teamed up with Tobacco Free Florida to promote a BE FREE lifestyle.
Quit Journal
Post date: Thursday, February 18th, 2010 - by: sschlootI want to be healthier. I want to be happier. I want to be a better parent, partner, and friend. I want to be able to spend money and time as I choose. I want to Be Free, but I need help to reach my goal.
We hear ya. Habits are hard to break, and quitting is not easy. It takes education, drive, and support from others to quit. That’s why we’re here.
Heart Month
Post date: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 - by: tobaccofreefloridaDid you know that smoking increases your risk of coronary heart disease, heart attack, and stroke? February is American Heart Month, and the best way to protect your heart is to keep it smoke-free. Cigarette smoke causes more than 440,000 deaths each year, most of which stem from cardiovascular disease. But we have good news: you can quit! 1.3 million American quit smoking every year, and you can be one of them.
BRIGHT, SHINY, and NEW
Post date: Monday, February 1st, 2010 - by: tobaccofreefloridaWELCOME to Tobacco Free Florida's new Blog! We are excited about the launch of our redesigned website, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do. We took all of your feedback to make our new interface as user friendly as possible. It is a lot more tailored to YOU, our favorite users. Take a minute, browse the new features, and have fun exploring the new areas.