We know how difficult it is to educate individuals on the harmful effects of tobacco on the body, mind, and spirit. There are two main groups that we target. First there are the youth, who are dealing with the pressure of growing up and trying to fit in, and secondly there are the adults who are probably addicted and have lost the hope of quitting. It is up to us to meet the needs of these groups and to inform them that tobacco use is the wrong way to go. There are some articles on this site that will help you to understand the pull that the media has on community members, young and old alike. Once we understand the sources of this pull toward tobacco, we can begin to understand how to combat it.

On the "Tobacco Documents" website, there is a searchable database of articles and statements that are made by the tobacco industry and about the tobacco industry. This is another way that we can start to understand how the tobacco companies use manipulation and deceit to drive the tobacco industry.

It is a huge victory for tobacco adversaries that Nicotine Addiction has a DSM-IV diagnosis. For those not familiar, the DSM is a guide that outlines each psychological illness that has a diagnosis. Having Nicotine Addiction classified as an illness takes a portion of the responsibility off of the smoker, and puts it on the tobacco industry for causing this disease. While it is stated that the smoker him or herself must work to combat this illness, the initial cause of the illness is the tobacco industry.