Although tobacco use has decreased, it is the leading cause of death in the United States. Implementing a combination of policy changes including clean indoor air laws, higher per-pack taxes, and cessation efforts are proven to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
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March 1, 2002 | Program Result Report
St. Peter's Medical Center, New Brunswick, N.J., set up a statewide training program to help drug and alcohol treatment providers develop nicotine treatment protocols.
August 22, 2008 | Program Result Report
Family Connections launched a research-based outpatient treatment and training program for teenagers involved with alcohol, drugs and other high-risk behaviors.
July 29, 2009 | Program Result Report
Smoke-Free New Jersey and Smoke-Free Philly conducted communications campaigns to ensure successful implementation of smoke-free indoor air laws in New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
May 1, 2000 | Program Result Report
Two program contracts from RWJF helped the National Basketball Association's New Jersey Nets to mount an educational and media compaign aimed a reducing smoking among youth.