Updates to MarylandTRASH.com

• We're on Facebook! Join us today
• MDTRASH Central Community is here! Share your thoughts with coalition members. Look out for your e-mail invitation. If you have not received an invitation by the end of the week please contact us. Note: This is for coalition members only.
• The Cost Calculator is here. Find out how much money you have already saved and time you have gained by quitting.
• Adapt this School Tobacco Survey for your school. (developed by Montgomery County SOS TRASH)
• Online Quit Kit Evaluation form now available for recipients of the new Quit Kits.
• MDTRASH Quit Community is now available–an online support group for Quit Kit recipients.
• Hear from a former smoker: Meet Matt

* Note:

The website will experience some down time. To keep everyone up-to-date on tobacco news and events, we have set up multiple outlets for coalition members to stay connected: an online discussion board–MDTRASH Central Community; the Maryland TRASH Facebook page; and we'll still be keeping in touch with you through the e-newsletter. Looking forward to seeing you online!

Maryland TRASH Quit Kit

Quitting NOW is the single best thing you can do for your health. We can help! Order the UPDATED Maryland TRASH Quit Kit HERE!

Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act June 22, 2009

This historic piece of legislastion grants the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to regulate tobacco products! Take a look at the FDA Tobacco Products website

Ban on Fruit and Candy Flavored Cigarettes September 22, 2009

As part of the new FDA legislation, fruit and candy flavored cigarettes (including flavoring found in filters and papers) are now banned. This does not, however, include menthol cigarettes or cigars! Read more

The FDA does encourage anyone who sees flavored cigarette products being sold, to fill out a violation form

Cigars, Cigarillos and Little Cigars

In recent years, cigarillo and little cigar sales have increased. See the American Legacy Foundation Fact Sheet

Facts Sheets on Adversting & Promotions

Tobacco Industry Advertising and Promotions Fact sheets are available from the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids. Read more

Special Report: "Deadly in Pink"

On February 18, 2009, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, American Lung Association and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation release a report on how "Big Tobacco Steps Ups Its Targeting of Women and Girls." Read more

Special Report: "How Do You Sell Death"

The American Cancer Society, the Framework Convention Alliance and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, release a special report which details the deceptive marketing practices of the tobacco industry. Read more (PDF)

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