"A cigarette is the perfect type of a perfect pleasure. It is exquisite and it leaves one unsatisfied. What more can one want…Let us provide the exquisiteness and hope that they, our consumers, continue to remain unsatisfied. All we would want then is a larger bag to carry the money to the bank."
                  ~Colin C. Greig - BATCO (British-American Tobacco Company)
                  researcher, in a document thought to date from the early 80s ~

 
 If you think that by smoking you become free, confident and powerful, guess again. In reality you are being manipulated and controlled by the tobacco industry and their product.

 

The DATA Walk-In Clinic at the Student Health Center is a gateway for students interested in exploring their concerns about alcohol, tobacco or drugs. Students can "walk-in and talk" with a psychologist (alcohol or drugs) or health educator (tobacco) and, if interested, be linked with appropriate resources at the Student Health Center, on campus, or in the community. Students do not need nor can they schedule appointments ahead of time for this clinic. Mental Health Area, Tuesdays, 2-4pm. Students who are not free at this time can schedule an appointment for tobacco cessation or alcohol services by calling 882-7481.


Have you thought about trying smoking? Do you wonder what the benefits are of being a nonsmoker? You’ve come to the right place in Smart, Healthy, Confident, Sexy...Nonsmoker. Stay in the majority of MU students. Stay a nonsmoker.

Do you go out to restaurants, bars, or other smoky places? Have you wondered what's the big deal about secondhand smoke?  Read more about secondhand smoke to find out how it may be affecting you.  Fortunately, Columbia is now a smokefree city and smoking is no longer allowed inside restaurants or bars!

Have you thought about quitting smoking or chewing? Have you wondered what there is on campus to help you? Read more about the Be Tobacco Free Program  to find out about the great campus resource you have available that’s covered by your pre-paid health fee!

Are you thinking about quitting smoking but don’t know where to begin? Do you find it tough not to smoke in certain situations? Check out the Identifying Cues and Triggers section to learn more about coping in difficult situations

You’ve set a quit date but now what? Read more about Planning for Stop Date to help you succeed in your endeavor and stay calm while doing so.

Did you slip up and smoke after your quit date? Are you worried that you might smoke after you said you’d quit? Check out the Managing a Lapse section to get tips on dealing with a lapse

Do you wonder how you’ll ever stay tobacco free? Is it overwhelming to think about staying tobacco free? Check out the Maintaining a Tobacco Free Lifestyle  to find out tips on making this task more manageable.

Have you tried to quit but the urge was too overwhelming? Do you have a hard time going for periods of time without tobacco? Find out about some of the medications that are available to you that can help you quit in the Medications for Quitting Tobacco Section.

Check out  Campus Resources for more information and services available for help with tobacco cessation. The Web Links section offers some off-campus links that provide helpful information on tobacco related issues.