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Tobacco and alcohol
smoke_freeTobacco harms
All tobacco — bidi, cigarette, gutkha, mawa, khaini, snuff — causes cancer, heart attack, stroke, TB and lung disease. Smokeless tobacco is not safe. Smoke also harms children and pregnant women at home.
Quit Tobacco helpline: 1800-11-2356 (free).
campaignHelp people quit — 5 A's
Ask every adult about tobacco use. Advise them clearly to quit. Assess if they are ready. Assist — help them set a quit date and handle cravings. Arrange follow-up and refer to the tobacco cessation centre.
Most people need several tries to quit. Keep encouraging.
infoTobacco law and alcohol
By law (COTPA), smoking in public places is banned and tobacco cannot be sold to people under 18 or within 100 yards of a school. Alcohol harms the liver, heart and family life, and leads to accidents and violence. Refer people who want to stop drinking to the MO.
Tele-MANAS 14416 can also help with addiction.
infoFor training ASHA workers. Always follow your ANM, Medical Officer and the latest Government guidelines. In an emergency, call 108.