Find out the effects of smoking and chewing, the benefits of quitting, and helpful strategies to stay quit. Learn to fight cravings, make healthy choices, and strengthen your commitment to living tobacco free.
Tobacco use-both smoking and dipping-doesn't just lead to health problems in the future. It takes a toll on fitness, performance, and mission readiness right away. Download our promotional materials including PSAs, posters, and flyer to urge service members to be tobacco-free, fit, and ready.
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The Air Force is adding to a trend of stronger military policies on tobacco. Highlights include tobacco-free military treatment facilities, updated tobacco rules for all Air Force installations and training programs, and new support to prevent and reduce tobacco use.
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The vapor produced by e-cigarettes was found to cause a case of lipoid pneumonia. A study also pointed to the source of the e-cigarettes’ visible vapor as a possible source of restricted lung function. E-cig vapor has drawn little attention but fans of e-cigs often claim that it is harmless.
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The Navy will no longer subsidize the price of cigarettes and other tobacco products sold at base commissaries and exchanges. Smoking cessation materials will be available to all Navy and Marine Corps personnel at no cost. This is a big step toward a clear and consistent stance on tobacco cessation in the military.Read More.