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Tobacco-Free Coalition

of Rankin, Scott and

Simpson Counties

Website

http://mtfc-rss.ms/

Mailing Address

310 Airport Rd

Pearl, MS 39208

Inside this issue:

Tobacco Terms 2

Mental Illness and

Smoking

2

Tobacco Puzzle 3

Ordinance Update 3

Quitter’s Corner 3

Red Ribbon Week 4

Youth Teams

Registration Form

5

Volume 1, Issue 2 October 2013

Back to School The school year has started again and so have tobacco prevention classes! We’ve had the chance to visit many of our schools already and will be visiting several more this month. Pictured above is a student at Kiddie Kollege Child Care in Forest, MS. The students created a poster with the reasons why they want to have healthy lungs and stay smoke-free! To the right are students at Lake High School exploring the dangers of tobacco use through CSI: Cigarette Smoking Investigation!

School’s Back in Session!

-Cigarettes must be sold in a package of at least 20. -Tobacco products may not be sold in vending machines or given away for free, with the exception of in establishments where all patrons are over 18.

Here are just a few of the regulations of tobacco sale established by the FDA. The FDA was given authority to regulate tobacco in 2010 when the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act was enacted.

-The minimum age to purchase tobacco is 18. -Flavored cigarettes, with the exception of menthol, may not be sold. -Individual cigarettes, or “loosies,,” may not be sold.

The Sale of Tobacco: FDA

MTFC Rankin, Scott and Simpson Monthly Newsletter October 2013

Mental Illness and Smoking

The children at YMCA Reservoir were

excited to share why they think it is

important to have healthy lungs!

Students at Magee High School check out

the dangerous chemicals found in tobacco!

Below is an example of how we

set up our tables at school,

health fairs, and other events.

Cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of disease, disability, and

death in the U.S. Despite overall declines in smoking, a higher percentage of

people with mental illness smoke than those without mental illness. Some

mental health providers and facilities have made progress in assisting individ-

uals with mental illness in quitting. Mental health facilities can help by mak-

ing campuses 100% smoke-free, providing smoking cessation programs, and

incorporating help with quitting into their client’s treatment plan. It is critical

that people with mental illness get the mental health services that they need

and that they have access to cessation assistance to improve their overall

health and wellness.

The current

smoking rate for

youth in

Mississippi is

17.9%.

Tobacco Terminology

released as the tobacco

product burns

Smokeless tobacco: product

that consist of cut, ground,

powdered, or leaf tobacco

intended for placement in the

oral or nasal cavity

Teratogen: any substance that

can interfere with the

Addiction: repetitious use and

craving for a certain behavior,

despite any negative

consequences; also referred to

as dependence

Carcinogen: any substance that

causes cancer

Food and Drug Administration

(FDA): the US government

agency responsible for

regulating tobacco products

Nicotine: the poisonous

chemical found in tobacco that

makes it addicting

Secondhand Smoke: smoke

inhaled from the environment;

can refer to the smoke exhaled

by a smoker or the smoke

Original Source: Center for Disease Control. Reprinted: “IN THE KNOW In the News” Dateline DREAM July 2013. Used with permission.

October 2013 MTFC Rankin, Scott and Simpson Monthly Newsletter

Quitter’s Corner: FREE Smartphone Apps!

Find the hidden words in the puzzle!

Tobacco Trivia: What is “snus”?

Send your answer to tobacco.trivia@gmail.com

to be entered into the monthly drawing! Winners

will be notified by email.

Words can be up, down, forward,

backward, or diagonal!

ADDICTION MENTHOL

CANCER NICOTINE

CARCINOGEN SECONDHAND

CIGAR SMOKELESS

CIGARETTE SNUS

FDA TERATOGEN

HOOKAH TOBACCO

LUNG

Ordinance Update

If you or your organization

would like to help advocate

for smoke-free policies in

any of the following areas,

let us know!

Florence, Lake, Mendenhall,

Morton, Puckett, Sebastopol

Magee: Business owners

have been surveyed about

their opinions of a smoke-

free ordinance. There will

be a public town hall

meeting on Tuesday,

October 8th at 6:30. Come

support Magee in their next

step toward a healthier city!

Richland: After a

Secondhand Smoke

Presentation at their August

meeting, the Exchange Club

has decided to partner with

us and petition for smoke-

free legislation in their

community! Thanks for

your support!

Quit Guide

- Sharing capabilities with

Facebook, Twitter, and email

- Includes interactive tips

for quitting

- Describes potential

challenges and provides

information on how to best

handle them

QuitSTART

- Tracks cravings, moods, and

progress toward goals

- Helps you to identify your

smoking triggers

- Ability to upload personal

“pick me ups” for support

during rough times.

NCI QuitPal

- Great tracking systems,

including total money saved

and packs not smoked

- Provides cravings tips to keep

you motivated

- Includes a video diary and

ability to received video

messages from supporters

Original source: “A few of our FAVORITE things,” Dateline DREAM July 2013. Used with permission.

MTFC Rankin, Scott and Simpson Monthly Newsletter October 2013

Red Ribbon Week

Monday: Always Slip Away from Drugs

- Bring a pair of slippers to wear in class!

Tuesday: Looking Toward a Bright Future Free

from Drugs

- Wear bright colors!

Wednesday: Dress for Success

- Wear school-appropriate career attire!

Thursday: I’m Proud to be Drug-Free

- Dress in RED from head to toe!

Friday: Stay in the Game and Stay Away from

Drugs

-Wear your favorite sports jersey!

Take the Red Ribbon Pledge at www.redribbon.org/pledge and be a part of the creation of a drug free America. What's the Pledge about? - As parents and citizens, we will talk to our children and the children in our lives about the dangers of drug abuse. - We will set clear rules for our children about not using drugs. - We will set a good example for our children by not using illegal drugs or medicine without a prescription. - We will monitor our children's behavior and enforce appropriate consequences, so that our rules are respected. - We will encourage family and friends to follow the same guidelines to keep children safe from substance abuse.

I pledge to set guidelines to help children grow up safe, healthy and drug-free.

Red Ribbon Pledge

Original source: www.redribbon.org

Youth Team Registration: Still Open! We are still accepting registration for Generation FREE and RAT Youth Teams. A monthly activity guide will be sent to you and

participants earn prizes for completing activities. Complete the form below to register your team today! MAIL: Attn: MTFC-RSS 310 Airport Road Pearl, MS 39208 FAX: 601.933.1138 EMAIL: brianna.anderson@dreaminc.org

Youth Team Registration Form

Organization Name_________________________________________________________________________

Team Name_______________________________________________________________________________

Sponsor’s Name____________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address____________________________________________________________________________

City____________________________State______Zip__________________County_____________________

Sponsor’s E-mail____________________________Sponsor’s Daytime Phone___________________________

Co-Sponsor’s Name_________________________________________________________________________

Please circle all that apply

Sponsor is a:

Community Leader School Counselor

School Nurse Coalition Member

Teacher Targeted Program (Please specify)___________________

Member of a Faith-Based Organization Other (Please specify)_____________________________

Team Roster

Please add any additional members to a separate sheet!

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Sources: Dateline DREAM July 2013, Center for Disease Control, www.cancer.org, Food and Drug Administration

Coming Up Soon...

-November 5: Fall Business Expo-Pearl

-November 14: Creative Christmas

-November 21: Great American Smokeout

If you know of any health fairs or other events in our

communities, let us know! We’d love to participate!

This Month’s Events - Secondhand Smoke Presentations October 21 6:00pm; October 21 9:30am Hinds Community College - RAT Programs October 2 3:30pm Crude-Up Ward Child Care Center, Forest October 7 9:00am Simpson Achievement Center, Mendenhall October 9 8:45 am—RAT on the Road Highland Bluff Elementary School October 21 3:30pm Kiddie Kollege Child Care Center, Forest October 29 4:00pm Reservoir YMCA - Generation FREE Programs October 8-9 10:00am Simpson Central School, Pinola October 17 8:00am L.E.A.D. Conference, Jackson - Other Community Events October 4 7:30am Trustmark Health Fair, Brandon October 5 8:00am Chasing Tail 5K for RideABILITY, Pearl October 8 6:30pm Magee Town Hall Meeting: Smoke-Free Ordinance, Magee October 23-31 Red Ribbon Week October 30 National Lung Health Day For more information about October’s events, please email Brianna at brianna.anderson@dreaminc.org

October 2013