TOBACCO PREVENTION AND CESSATION PROGRAM

Secondhand Smoke

The Laurel County Health Department provides educational information on the dangers of second-hand smoke. The health department supports local and state-wide efforts for Clean Indoor Air Ordinances and Regulations.

For more information on Secondhand Smoke Dangers, visit the following websites:

Centers for Disease Control

UK Center for Smoke-Free Policy

U.S. Surgeon General’s Reports

Local Smoke Free Policy

In August 2009, the London City County passed a city-wide smoking ordinance that prohibited smoking in any building open to the public and within 25 feet of any public building entrance or exit. You can view this ordinance at the following webpage: London Smoke Free Ordinance

Programs for Quitting

Quitting is hard, but it’s possible:

Quitting may take several attempts, but every attempt is a step along the way to quitting for good.
Having a plan and taking advantage of the help that’s available from numerous sources can help you manage the challenges you’ll face to finally quit successfully.
Nicotine is a highly addictive drug, perhaps as addictive as heroin, cocaine or alcohol. Most smokers become addicted to nicotine, which is found naturally in tobacco.
Tobacco companies intentionally manipulate the nicotine levels in tobacco products, making them more addictive