Starting tomorrow, CCHHS will be gearing up for its annual Point In Time Count! The purpose of this is to gather data on the number of individuals experiencing homelessness. The given data will provide federal grants for homeless programs.

Menthol cigarettes are the original flavored tobacco product. The tobacco companies have been marketing the minty flavor’s "cooling" sensation to first-time tobacco users since the 1920s. For more information, visit attractingaddictionnv.com

Teens and young adults vape and smoke for many reasons, including peer pressure and wanting to fit in with friends. For more information, visit attractingaddictionnv.com

Tobacco companies have successfully baited youth into vaping. Since 2019, disposable e-cigarettes increased for high schoolers by 1000%. Discover how tobacco companies use flavorings to attract our youth to addiction by visiting attractingaddictionnv.com.

Grades for state report cards are based on five areas that have been proven to prevent and reduce tobacco use and save lives. For more information, visit lung.org/research/sotc/…

Nicotine addiction increases the risk for heart disease, lung illnesses, and many cancers; making tobacco use especially dangerous for people who already have higher than average health risk factors. For more information, visit attractingaddictionnv.com

More African Americans die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. Tobacco companies have targeted African American communities through tobacco ad saturation, low-cost coupons, and price promotions. For more information, visit attractingaddictionnv.com

Relevant quitting resources are lacking amongst African Americans who smoke, resulting in more unsuccessful quit attempts in their lifetime, and thus more negative health effects. For more information, visit attractingaddictionnv.com

Secondhand aerosol from electronic smoking devices contains nicotine, ultra-fine particles and other toxins known to cause cancer. Electronic smoking devices do not emit “harmless water vapor.” For more information visit, attractingaddictionnv.com

Los peligros del humo de segunda mano son bien conocidos. Los dispositivos electrónicos no emiten “vapor de agua”, el aerosol de segunda mano contienen nicotina, partículas ultrafinas y otras toxinas conocidas por causar cáncer. Para más información visite attractingaddictionnv.com

Did you know: The body begins to repair itself 20 minutes after your last smoke? 24 hours after quitting your chance of a heart attack decreases by up to 50%! For more information visit attractingaddictionnv.com

¿Sabías: El cuerpo comienza a repararse 20 minutos después de tu último cigarro o cigarillo electrónico? ¡24 horas después de dejar lo tu probabilidad de sufrir un ataque al corazón disminuye hasta un 50%! Para más información visite attractingaddictionnv.com

Most youth mistakenly perceive flavored e-cigarettes as not being harmful. E-cigarettes deliver high levels of nicotine to the brain which quickly addict youth. Sweet flavors mask the taste, not the addiction. For more information visit attractingaddictionnv.com

Don’t buy the flavor lie. Tobacco companies have always used flavors to mask the harshness and dangers of their products and to entice new users, almost all of whom are under the age of 21. For more information visit attractingaddictionnv.com

Vape flavors attract kids, and the nicotine traps them. Did you know 85% of Nevada High Schoolers, who vape, use flavors? Youth use of tobacco products in any form is unsafe.

Remember when you didn’t have to take a hit all the time and you had the control? Take back your life! My Life, My Quit is the free and confidential way to quit smoking or vaping for youth 13-17 years old. Text "Start My Quit" to 36072.

CDC has reported that high school athletes use smokeless tobacco at nearly 2X the rate of non-athletes. Smokeless tobacco causes cancer of the mouth, esophagus, and pancreas, and leads to nicotine addiction. Youth use of tobacco products in any form is unsafe.

Celebrate with a high five! If you or someone you know is looking to quit the 2024 Tips from Former Smokers® campaign features real stories from people living with, or caring for loved ones who, have smoking-related diseases. CDC.gov/Tips. #CDCTips #NationalHighFiveDay

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E-cigarette waste is a serious environmental threat! They introduce plastic, nicotine salts, heavy metals, lead, mercury, and flammable lithium-ion batteries into waterways, soil, and to wildlife.