The facts are clear: Tobacco is deadly. It kills more people than alcohol, AIDS, car accidents, illegal drugs, murders and suicides combined. It is projected that 88,000 Oklahoman kids alive today will die prematurely from smoking. Let that number sink in: 88,000...
5 Simple Steps to Protect Your Community from Tobacco We’ve seen firsthand how tobacco impacts those around us. Many of our loved ones battle nicotine addiction — and for most, it started in their teen years. The truth is that the tobacco industry has had its hooks in...
In a relationship, there are some red flags you should never ignore. Lying, controlling and manipulation are signs that things have gotten toxic. When it comes to Big Tobacco and Oklahoma, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Invading Your Space Some people don’t...
Written By Kelli Mosteller Kelli Mosteller, Ph.D., is a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and Director of the Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center. Here, she explains the difference between sacred tobacco and commercial tobacco in her tribe – and their...
Commercial tobacco is a menace to every community — including Native Americans. This public health catastrophe is the result of shameless and relentless marketing by Big Tobacco. The commercial tobacco industry employs a multi-pronged strategy to appeal to Native...
Episode 15 of the TSET Better Health Podcast features its first national guest and public health powerhouse, Dr. Steven A. Schroeder, to discuss the importance of prevention and why it should be a priority in Oklahoma and the United States. Dr. Schroeder is a...
