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Monthly Newsletter
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Username: Mississippi
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!
Parent/Guardian’s Full Name Student’s Full Name Grade Gender Race
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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
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