SmokeLess LGBT DC is designed to inform the LGBT community and allies about tobacco's negative health impact on the LGBT community, the targeting of the LGBT community by the tobacco industry, the particular danger to LGBT youth, and the use of tobacco profits to fund public policies detrimental to the LGBT community.

Sign up to become an individual member of SmokeLess LGBT DC. Upon sign up you will be added to a Google Group and help in the fight against tobacco in DC! You will receive the latest news and updates from SmokeLess LGBT DC. When you are finished, click submit.

Black and Milds as well as Cigarillo, Swisher Sweets and Optimos are favorites among youth, especially among the African American demographic. At 54%, African Americans have a higher rate of smoking Black and Milds than any other group. Read more...

Little cigars are a favorite among youth between the ages of 12-17. Because they are often purchased as “singles,” the surgeon’s general warning of the negative health effects are not on the product packaging. Read more...

The tobacco industry currently spends more than $12.8 billion to promote their products in the United States. One of the most effective advertising strategies used by tobacco companies is point of purchase (POP) advertising. Read more...

• 800 QUIT NOW Free Services for District Residents
• Five counseling sessions from certified tobacco treatment specialists
• Free NicodermCQ patches and Commit lozenges - eight week course of treatment
• Fax to Quit program for healthcare providers and community organizations to initiate proactive
• Call-backs from quilting counselors to qualified District smokers
• Local number for Spanish-speaking callers that connects directly to quilting
• Carbon monoxide (CO) testing conducted pre and post-cessation

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LGBTQ people smoke 35-200% more than the general public, putting them anywhere from 35-200 times more likely to get sick or die from smoking-related illnesses.

One of the fastest rising demographics of smokers is LGBTQ youth.

More than 45,000 African Americans die each year of smoking related diseases.

According to the Mayo Clinic, residual nicotine and other chemicals left on a variety of indoor surfaces by tobacco smoke. This means that even non smokers can be affected by not only second hand smoke but also tobacco smoke that is left in furniture, carpet, clothing, cars or other common areas that tobacco is used. Third hand is of particular harm to infants and animals. The only way for a non smoker to be safe is to ensure that their property is non smoking just like restaurants and bars! For more information on third hand smoke, please visit the Mayo Clinic's website.

You may have seen the study published recently about the effectiveness or lack there of of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). If not, follow the link and read the article. Our friends at American Lung Association have responded to the study...

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Selling deadly products in a place of health results in a variety of unfortunate mixed messages.

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