Anti-Smoking Campaign Uses Local Stories; How Has Smoking Impacted You?
How has smoking impacted your life? Are you trying to quit? Does someone you care about smoke?
In honor of the New Year, the Rhode Island Department of Health is encouraging smokers to quit in 2013 with the launch of its new smoking cessation campaign, “Tobacco Made Me.” The new campaign, which showcases personal stories from Rhode Islanders whose lives have been negatively impacted by smoking and tobacco use, is designed to motivate current smokers to call the state’s quit line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW. “Quitting smoking is tough, but the more times that a smoker tries to quit, the more likely he or she is to ultimately be successful,” said Dr. Michael Fine, director of the health department. “Smokers should know that services to help them quit are available and that HEALTH supports them in making a commitment to kick the habit. We are…
Suzanne Cozzi
9:30 am on Sunday, December 30, 2012
My father was a 50 yr long smoker. He started in his teens when it was "cool" to smoke in the 40's and 50's. He was a WWII veteran who joined immediately after Pearl Harbor was bombed. After 50 yrs he had to quit because his Parkinsons got so bad he could no longer hold a cigarette. Two years later he was diagnosed with full blown lung cancer and died shortly thereafter. My Aunt died the same way… more ›