SmokefreeTXT for American Indians and Alaska Natives

The IHS is announcing a new 24/7 mobile messaging tool for American Indians and Alaska Natives who want to quit commercial tobacco use. While sacred tobacco is important in many Native cultures for prayer, healing, and ceremony, commercial tobacco is harmful to our health. To promote living free of commercial tobacco, SmokefreeTXT for American Indians and Alaska Natives was created in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  to provide encouragement, advice, and tips to help quit smoking. By texting “NATIVE” to 47848, the 6-8 week program will provide participants with 3-5 text messages per day to provide support in their efforts to quit.

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• IHS announces new mobile messaging tool to help people who want to quit commercial tobacco use
• Tobacco Prevention
• Smokefree.gov: Tools & Tips to quit smoking Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov