According to the American Lung Association, cigarette smoking is the number one cause of preventable disease and death worldwide. Smoking-related diseases claim over 393,000 American lives each year. It is known to shorten life expectancy by seven to 30 years less than the average and is to blame for causing 90% of lung cancer diagnoses.

The Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Task Force (AToD

On Thursday, November 21, 2013 ATODThe Great American Smoke Out. The event will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the University Center atrium. Each cigarette traded in will be entered into a raffle for two $25 gift cards. Health Services will also be presenting lung tests for all those who want to participate.  The Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Task Force is asking all students, staff, and faculty to stop by for valuable information to help prevent the dangers of smoking. Come trade-in cigarettes for cleaner lungs and a healthier future. 

For more information on the effects of smoking please visit:http://www.lung.org/stop-smoking/.For more information on ATODhttps://kean.collegiatelink.net/organization/AToD/events