The Knox County Health Department provides a multi-faceted approach to Tobacco Programming and we offer tobacco prevention services to the community. For more information on what services are currently available, please contact Tammy Sutton at (606) 546-3486.
Tobacco Prevention & Cessation
Vaping and E-cigarette use among both youth and young adults has increased considerably in recent years.
E-cigarettes and vape pens pose significant health risks to young people due to:
Possibility of addiction
Long-term harm to brain development
Long-term harm to respiratory health
The use of other tobacco products
Dangers from breathing in the aerosol
Vaping & E-Cigarettes
Learn more about the dangers of vaping:
Resources for Talking to Youth about Vaping:
How to Talk to Your Kids About Vaping
Talk with Your Teen About E-Cigarettes: A Tip Sheet for Parents
Dangers of Secondhand Smoke
The Knox County Health Department provides educational information on the dangers of second-hand smoke.
For more information on Second Hand Smoke dangers, visit:
Programs for Quitting
Quitting may take several attempts, but every attempt is a step along the way to quitting for good.
Having a plan and taking advantage of the help that is available from numerous sources can help you manage the challenges you will face to finally quit successfully.
Nicotine is a highly addictive drug, perhaps as addictive as heroine, cocaine, or alcohol. Most smokers become addicted to nicotine, which is found naturally in tobacco.
Tobacco companies intentionally manipulate the nicotine levels in tobacco products, making them more addictive.
Additional Cessation Resources: