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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To improve understanding of school, community, state, and national policies and environmental factors affecting youth diet, physical activity, obesity, and tobacco, alcohol, and drug use.
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Program to improve the health and safety of young people in urban areas by improving collaboration among youth-serving agencies and organizations.
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A center to work with a variety of health professional organizations and institutions to increase their motivation and capability to refer smokers into treatment.
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To encourage experts in public health, law, political science, medicine, sociology, criminal justice, economics, psychology, and other behavioral and policy sciences to address issues of substance abuse.
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To reduce rates of smoking in families by supporting research to develop and evaluate effective new interventions to help women quit smoking before, during and after pregnancy.
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Initiative to provide resources for community-based organizations and tribal groups interested in implementing effective tobacco prevention and cessation policy initiatives.
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Program launched by NCI/NIDA to apply and integrate advances in molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics, and behavioral science to the challenge of tobacco control.
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National campaign to reduce youth tobacco use through the establishment of a center that develops a national strategy, serves as a media center, provides technical assistance, and broadens organizational support to reduce youth tobacco use.
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To highlight substance abuse as a leading health problem by recognizing those who are striving to bring creative solutions to the field.
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Program to provide leadership development through mentoring for individuals who are early in their careers yet have shown the potential to become future leaders in reducing the harm caused by substance abuse through public health approaches.