Teens Against Tobacco Use utilizes the power of teen role models to encourage younger kids not to smoke.

Volunteer Suzanne Harllee whose own health was destroyed from smoking, spoke at a rally to protect kids from the harmful effects of tobacco use.

Our "healthy vs. sick lungs" posters, generously underwritten by Kindred Healthcare, come in two sizes: large (19 1/2 x 15 1/2 ) and small (7 1/4 x 9 1/2). If you live in Kentucky and would like to receive a free copy of the small poster, send an e-mail to menisam@kylung.org. Kentucky residents, businesses or organizations interested in ordering these items in quantity should send an e-mail or call 1-800-586-4872 to find out the cost for large and small posters. Due to limited available supplies, we are able to provide posters only to those who reside within our designated Kentucky service area.

We are committed to stopping the needless toll tobacco use takes on Kentucky in terms of health, human suffering and economic cost. Since virtually all new smokers are children, we believe one key way to do this is to stop nicotine addiction before it ever occurs. We are working to fight tobacco use by: Preventing underage smoking Helping those of all ages who already smoke and want to quit Raising public awareness about the harmful health effects of smoking Countering the tobacco industry's message that smoking is cool, glamorous and fun Advocating for private and public policies, as well as local, state and federal laws to protect people from the harmful effects of second hand smoke Supporting diversification efforts to help farmers break their economic dependence on tobacco Encouraging the use of tobacco settlement funds on a comprehensive plan to prevent youth tobacco use To learn more check out the following programs and services, or visit some of the web sites recommended below: Tobacco Education and Prevention

---Choose One--- TATU (Teens Against Tobacco Use) Pie Chart Fact Sheets and Tobacco Resources Data & Statistics Smoking & Women Smoking & Teens Targeted Populations General Smoking Information

Stop Smoking Programs & Information

---Choose One--- Freedom From Smoking N.O.T. (Not on Tobacco) Quitting Smoking Quit Smoking Action Plan What Happens When You Quit Smoking? Smoking Cessation Resources Fact Sheet Nicotine Replacement Therapy Fact Sheet The ALA's 7 Steps to a Smoke-Free Life

Advocacy and Public Policy

---Choose One--- Smoke Outside Campaign Bluegrass Action Team Kentucky ACTION vote-smart.org Our Children, Our Future

Helpful Links

---Choose One--- CDC Office of Smoking and Health Smoke-Free Coalition Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Smokescreen Action Network Americans for Nonsmokers Rights Action on Smoking or Health Reports on Tobacco Industry Activity in the U.S.