Cessation & Treatment of Tobacco, Alcohol & Other Drug Use

• Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death
in the United States, causing more than 440,000 deaths each year.

• Almost 90% of adult
tobacco smokers and chewers began their use before age 18.

ORI scientists have conducted ground-breaking work in smokeless (spit) tobacco cessation.

ORI scientists pioneered the development of tobacco cessation programs for use by dentists and dental hygienists with their patients.

ORI researchers have identified how import social support is in quitting tobacco use.

Want to quit dipping or chewing? ChewFree.com is a free program on the Internet to help you quit. It's part of a research study sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. Eligible snuff and chew users can use a proven program to kick their smokeless habit, and earn up to $50 for completing three brief follow-up surveys. Log on to www.chewfree.com to check it out!

More information on ORI's work in Cessation and Treatment of Tobacco, Alcohol & other Drug Use and our currently funded research in this area

American Lung Association

• Pick a quit date

• Make a public commitment: tell your family and friends

• Change activities associated with using tobacco

• Be prepared for withdrawal symptoms

• Don't give up if you slip