There are a number of effective ways to deal with peer pressure when it comes to
smoking and tobacco use. These include talking to a trusted adult about the pressure to smoke,
avoiding places where smoking is common, and being assertive in saying no to smoking. It is
also important to remember that not everyone smokes, and that it is okay to be the only one who
doesn't smoke. If peer pressure is getting to be too much, there are also a number of resources
that can be used to help, including counseling and support groups.
Community Wide Tobacco Use Programs
Community wide tobacco use programs are designed to reduce the risks of smoking and
tobacco use by providing education on the dangers of smoking and tobacco use and by limiting
access to tobacco products. These programs can be conducted by a number of different
organizations, including schools, community centers, and health departments (Loan et al., 2018).
They typically involve a number of different activities, such as educational presentations, quit
smoking programs, and community outreach
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