Human Response Network Offers Free Quit Kits for World No Tobacco Day
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Trinity County, CA — In recognition of World No Tobacco Day, Human Response Network’s Tobacco Education Program is raising awareness about how the tobacco and nicotine industry uses flavors, colorful packaging, social media influencers, and music and sports promotions to make harmful products look appealing.
This year’s World No Tobacco Day theme, announced by the World Health Organization, is “Unmasking the Appeal: Countering Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction.” The campaign highlights how tobacco and nicotine products are continually redesigned and marketed in ways that can attract young people and make quitting harder for people already using nicotine.
New nicotine products, including e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and other flavored or high-potency products, can deliver nicotine quickly and contribute to addiction. Human Response Network encourages community members to learn more about these products, talk with youth about industry marketing tactics, and connect people who want to quit with free support.
Free quit kits and nicotine product education will be available at the following locations:
Tuesday, May 26: Wiley’s Market, Hayfork, 2:30–5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 27: Salyer Store, Salyer, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Friday, May 29: Holiday Market, Weaverville, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Friday, May 29: Up North Confectionery and Mercantile, Weaverville, 2:30–5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 3: Lewiston Mini Mart, Lewiston, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 3: Douglas City Store, Douglas City, 2:30–5:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 4: Junction City Store, Junction City, 2:30–5:30 p.m.
Friday, June 5: Ruth Store, Ruth, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Friday, June 5: Journey’s End, Ruth, 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 11: WeCare Medical Clinic, Mad River, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Quit kits will remain available at these community locations while supplies last and are also available year-round at the Human Response Network office.
Anyone ready to quit smoking, vaping, chewing tobacco, or using nicotine pouches can get free, anonymous support from Kick It California by visiting kickitca.org or calling 1-800-300-8086.
For local information about quitting tobacco or nicotine products, contact Human Response Network’s Tobacco Education Program at (530) 623-2024 or visit tobaccofreetrinity.org.
