Freedom from Tobacco is for individuals looking to reduce or quit tobacco, including vaping, cigarettes, and other tobacco products. This podcast is made by LifeLong Medical Care's Tobacco Treatment Program. LifeLong is a community health care center network for individuals and families in Oakland, California.
In this episode I discuss the California smokers' helpline, what to expect when they call you, and how their counsellors can help you wherever you are on your journey to quit or reduce smoking.
Call the CA Smokers’ Helpline or text today for FREE counseling and nicotine patches!
Phone 0800-987-2908 OR text Quit Smoking to 66819
https://info.nobutts.org (https://info.nobutts.org)
22 Sept 2020
Episode 6: Self Care Leora Myers, RN
A discussion about self care and mindfulness with Registered Nurse and wellness expert Leora Myers. Leora is the Holistic Health Program Manager at LifeLong East Bay Community Recovery Project and in this episode she shares ideas for integrating self care into your recovery from tobacco.
3 Jul 2020
Episode 5: Menthol Cigarettes
This episode discusses what menthol is and how it creates that 'cold' feeling in your mouth, along with the increased harm associated with menthol cigarettes and the ways the tobacco industry has used menthol cigarettes to target Black communities.
Call the CA Smokers’ Helpline or text today for FREE counseling and nicotine patches!
Phone 0800-987-2908 OR text Quit Smoking to 66819
References
https://info.nobutts.org/general-consumer-registration-english?gclid=Cj0KCQjwuJz3BRDTARIsAMg-HxVVwnrXIVHxRTL2UNtt-6oXOuwdCvBdOS3a0ZBEQsDcmvUBj3WKJr4aAsz_EALw_wcB (https://info.nobutts.org/general-consumer-registration-english?gclid=Cj0KCQjwuJz3BRDTARIsAMg-HxVVwnrXIVHxRTL2UNtt-6oXOuwdCvBdOS3a0ZBEQsDcmvUBj3WKJr4aAsz_EALw_wcB)
https://www.tobaccofreekids.org/assets/factsheets/0208.pdf (https://www.tobaccofreekids.org/assets/factsheets/0208.pdf)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4529779/ (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4529779/)
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2011/03/mint-that-kills-the-curious-life-of-menthol-cigarettes/73016/ (https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2011/03/mint-that-kills-the-curious-life-of-menthol-cigarettes/73016/)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2563654/ (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2563654/)
17 Jun 2020
Episode 4: Secondhand Smoke
This episode explores secondhand and thirdhand smoke, and the effect of cigarettes on the environment.
Call the CA Smokers’ Helpline or text today for FREE counseling and nicotine patches!
https://info.nobutts.org/general-consumer-registration-english?gclid=Cj0KCQjwuJz3BRDTARIsAMg-HxVVwnrXIVHxRTL2UNtt-6oXOuwdCvBdOS3a0ZBEQsDcmvUBj3WKJr4aAsz_EALw_wcB (https://info.nobutts.org/general-consumer-registration-english?gclid=Cj0KCQjwuJz3BRDTARIsAMg-HxVVwnrXIVHxRTL2UNtt-6oXOuwdCvBdOS3a0ZBEQsDcmvUBj3WKJr4aAsz_EALw_wcB)
https://tobaccofreeca.com (https://tobaccofreeca.com)
https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/secondhand_smoke/general_facts/index.htm (https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/secondhand_smoke/general_facts/index.htm)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24904023/ (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24904023/)
8 May 2020
Episode 3: Nicotine
Today's episode is about nicotine, the addictive chemical in tobacco, and the effect it has on us.
Call 1800-NO BUTTS / 1800-662-8887 for free nicotine patches and phone counseling!
https://info.nobutts.org/general-consumer-registration-english (https://info.nobutts.org/general-consumer-registration-english)? _ga=2.237918144.1150947442.1588883812-852409603.1588883812
https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/smoking-facts/whats-in-a-cigarette (https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/smoking-facts/whats-in-a-cigarette)
https://tobaccofreeca.com/e-cigarettes/the-effects-of-nicotine-on-the-adolescent-brain/ (https://tobaccofreeca.com/e-cigarettes/the-effects-of-nicotine-on-the-adolescent-brain/)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2656811/ (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2656811/)
https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/want-quit-smoking-fda-approved-products-can-help (https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/want-quit-smoking-fda-approved-products-can-help)
24 Apr 2020
Episode 2: the tobacco industry. What's in a cigarette?
What's in a cigarette? In this episode I discuss how tobacco grows and how it's turned into a cigarette. I discuss the tobacco industry and its history.
References for information shared in this podcast below.
http://www.panna.org/legacy/panups/panup_20060512.dv.html (http://www.panna.org/legacy/panups/panup_20060512.dv.html)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK53014/ (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK53014/)
https://tobacco.ucsf.edu/cigarette-giants-bought-food-companies-used-cartoon-characters-colors-flavors-boost-sales-sweetened-beverages (https://tobacco.ucsf.edu/cigarette-giants-bought-food-companies-used-cartoon-characters-colors-flavors-boost-sales-sweetened-beverages)
https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2020-04-17/coronavirus-tobacco-vaping-industries-opportunities?_amp=true (https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2020-04-17/coronavirus-tobacco-vaping-industries-opportunities?_amp=true)
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jun/28/tobacco-child-labor-us-north-carolina (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jun/28/tobacco-child-labor-us-north-carolina)
9 Apr 2020
Episode 1: Why we smoke, and reasons to quit. Smoking and your lungs.
Episode #1 explores why people smoke, common reasons for quitting, and the effect smoking has on the lungs. We end with a breathing and relaxation exercise.
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