New Tobacco Policy, Tips & Resources
The University is making great strides to provide a healthy environment in which students, employees and guests can thrive. The new USD tobacco policy and FREE smoking cessation services demonstrate this commitment.
POLICY
USD's new tobacco policy extends smoke-free areas beyond 20 feet from doorways and any other openings to buildings as well as outdoor dining areas, stadiums, and fleet vehicles llicensed by the University. To become familiar with all the provisions of USD's policy, please click on the following:
- Tobacco Policy for All USD Employees, Students, and Guests (Effective May 25, 2006)
TIPS FOR QUITTING
Quitting is easier with help: An expert panel appointed by the U.S. Surgeon General recommends combining the use of approved quitting medications, professional couseling, and social support to increase your chances of success. In fact, they found a strong "dose effect'; that means: the more support people had, the more likely they were to succeed.
Click here for an up-to-date list of helpful resources. Then use one or more of the resources to increase your chances of quitting for good! The USD Student Health Center also offers free one-on-one counseling for students. Tobacco "quit kits" are also available at a discounted cost of $10.
PROMOTION EFFORTS
To find out more about tobacco cessation efforts at USD, please click on the following recent articles and announcements:
- Clearing the Air at USD (November 9, 2006)
- Join USD's Great American Smokeout (November 16, 2006)
- Ready for Today's Great American Smokeout? (November 16, 2006)
