Smoking

Smoking out

the truth
about
tobacco

All about smoking...

WHAT IS IN THE SMOKE ANYWAY?

There are more than 7,000 chemicals in commercial tobacco smoke. (Such as: ammonia, benzene, butane, hydrogen cyanide, and toluene.) This includes hundreds of chemicals that are toxic, and about 70 that can cause cancer.

There is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke can cause heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer in people who don’t smoke. Children are especially vulnerable.

QUICK FACTS

A lot more information is coming soon, but for now read and learn at:

~~HEALTH~~ DEATH EFFECTS

Smoking harms nearly every organ in the body. It can cause heart and blood vessel disease; lung disease; cancer (almost anywhere in your body); and impacts to your bones, eyes, teeth, gums, fertility and pregnancy.

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. In fact, 20% of all the deaths in the USA are linked to tobacco.

A FREE GUIDE

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Smoking in the news...

There’s much to see here. So, take your time and learn what’s in the recent news about tobacco.

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What should I do if someone I know needs help?

RECOVERY, ADDICTION REHAB, SPIRITUAL HELP

Reach out to New Day Recovery Ministry (a ministry of Pacific Garden Mission):

We desire to meet the physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional needs of each individual.

Our New Day Recovery Ministry for men and women features:

A structured 90-day residential treatment that is free of charge
Meals, room, and board
Expert care through individual and group counseling sessions
All counselors are CADC certified
Individualized client-centered treatment plans
Limited onsite medical care

Rescue

Refresh from the chaotic lifestyle of addiction
Reveal reasons for addiction
Rebirth and new life by understanding the power of the Gospel

Renewal

Realize how certain behaviors have led to addiction
Relationships that are unhealthy and their impact
Recognizing personal triggers

Recovery

Recommit to a life of abstinence from substances
Restoration of relationship with God and others
Relapse prevention plan for each individual

Our core values include:

Christ-centered
The authority of Scripture
Reliance on the Holy Spirit
Seeing the worth of every individual
Prioritizing felt needs
Interconnectivity with the local church

Visit: www.pgm.org/what-we-do/addiction-recovery/

Email: jonest@pgm.org – Call: 312-492-9410

SUICIDE, INTERVENTION, IMMEDIATE CRISIS

If you, or a friend, are in crisis and need to speak with someone now:

Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (they don’t just talk about suicide—they cover a lot of issues and will help put you in touch with someone close by)
Call Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP ( 4357 ). They offer free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

GENERAL EDUCATION, PREVENTION, OR STEPPING TOWARDS FREEDOM

If you want helpful resources to help a peer, friend, or family member you can:

Share resources from this website, including this page.
Point your friend to NIDA’s Step by Step Guide for Teens and Young Adults.
Encourage your friend or family member to speak with a trusted adult.
Note: If a friend or loved one is abusing drugs, alcohol, or sex/porn you might have to put boundaries or step away for a while. It is important to protect your own mental health and not put yourself in situations where you could be tempted or forced to do something bad for your mind or body.