Smokefree SC

Smokefree SC Smokefree SC is a statewide 501c3 nonprofit organization.

Our mission is to support and amplify the work of tobacco prevention and control stakeholders throughout South Carolina.

It's Not Just Ci******es AnymoreToday, the WHO (World Health Organization) and PAHO (Pan American Health Organization) a...
06/03/2026

It's Not Just Ci******es Anymore

Today, the WHO (World Health Organization) and PAHO (Pan American Health Organization) are shining a light on ni****ne pouch tactics worldwide — and so are we.

Ni****ne pouches like Zyn are being marketed as a cleaner alternative, but make no mistake: they are still highly addictive. Ni****ne is ni****ne, no matter the packaging.

🚫 Don’t let sleek branding fool you or your kids.
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🚭 Today is World No To***co Day.To***co and ni****ne products continue to target and addict young people, putting a new ...
05/31/2026

🚭 Today is World No To***co Day.

To***co and ni****ne products continue to target and addict young people, putting a new generation at risk for lifelong addiction.

This World No To***co Day, we’re raising awareness about the tactics used to make to***co and ni****ne products appealing and reminding everyone that addiction isn’t part of growing up.

You can make a difference by:
✅ Talking with young people about the risks of ni****ne
✅ Supporting to***co-free schools and communities
✅ Taking a 24-hour ni****ne break
✅ Encouraging someone you care about on their quit journey

Together, we can unmask the appeal and build a healthier, to***co-free South Carolina.

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Young people are facing a growing risk. Adolescents are 9x more likely to v**e than adults, a powerful call to strengthe...
05/27/2026

Young people are facing a growing risk. Adolescents are 9x more likely to v**e than adults, a powerful call to strengthen youth prevention efforts.
To***co companies are targeting young people whose brains are vulnerable to ni****ne addiction.
And va**ng can harm more than you think:
🧠 Ni****ne is highly addictive and impairs brain development in under-25s
☠️ V**e aerosols contains toxic substances
🫁 Va**ng increases risk of lung disorders
❤️ Va**ng increases risk of cardiovascular disease
Here’s what governments can do to protect youth: Ban flavors, marketing and designs that increase youth appeal.

05/25/2026

Honoring the brave. Remembering the fallen. Grateful for their sacrifice.

Huge thank‑you to Ashlei N. Stevens, our incredible Master of Ceremonies, for guiding the Smokefree SC Summit with so mu...
05/22/2026

Huge thank‑you to Ashlei N. Stevens, our incredible Master of Ceremonies, for guiding the Smokefree SC Summit with so much energy, clarity, and heart. And thank you to every partner, advocate, and community member who joined us. Your voices and your presence matter.

Grateful for every speaker who poured their expertise, passion, and heart into the 2026 Smokefree SC Summit.✨Thank you f...
05/22/2026

Grateful for every speaker who poured their expertise, passion, and heart into the 2026 Smokefree SC Summit.✨
Thank you for leading the way:

• Sharon Biggers, MPH, CHES — Senior Program Manager, To***co Cessation Team, National Association of Chronic Disease Directors
• Katy L. Wynne, Ed.D., MSW — Quitline/Cessation Manager, SC DPH To***co Prevention and Control Program
• Beth Johnson — Regional Government Relations Director, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
• Meg Riordan, MPH — Vice President for Research, Campaign for To***co-Free Kids
• Jessica Gibson, MPH — Director of Prevention Services, Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County
• LaShandra Morgan, Ed.D., MPH, CHW — Executive Director, Breathe Easy SC
• Alexandria Newberry, MSW — Community Outreach & Education Specialist and Impact Analyst, To***co Free York County Coalition
• Vincent Sanders — Prevention Specialist, Tri-County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Your leadership moves South Carolina forward!!

Honoring Dr. Mike Cummings with - our 2026 Smokefree SC Advocate of the Year. Although he couldn’t join us in person ye...
05/21/2026

Honoring Dr. Mike Cummings with - our 2026 Smokefree SC Advocate of the Year. Although he couldn’t join us in person yesterday, these incredible MUSC colleagues, Martha Dunlap and Dianne Wilson, proudly accepted the award on his behalf. Grateful for his decades of leadership, research, and unwavering commitment to a to***co‑free South Carolina. 🏆🎉
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Faith leaders and advocates nationwide are speaking out today for No Menthol Sunday.Menthol ci******es are easier to sta...
05/17/2026

Faith leaders and advocates nationwide are speaking out today for No Menthol Sunday.
Menthol ci******es are easier to start and harder to quit, a major reason youth and new smokers are drawn to them.
Smokefree SC is proud to stand with partners across the country to protect the next generation.
Learn more: nomentholsunday.org ***cofree

💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and here’s a truth every parent and teen should know:Ni****ne doesn’t relieve st...
05/13/2026

💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and here’s a truth every parent and teen should know:

Ni****ne doesn’t relieve stress — it triggers it.
When the ni****ne wears off, the brain goes into withdrawal, which feels like anxiety, irritability, and restlessness. Teens often mistake that feeling for “stress,” so they v**e again… and the cycle continues.

🧠 Healthier ways to manage stress:

1. Movement breaks
2. Deep breathing
3. Talking to a trusted adult
4. Go outside

Let’s help SC youth build real coping skills, not ni****ne dependence.
More resources at SmokefreeSC.org.

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