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What Makes N-O-T Special
N-O-T is a comprehensive program designed to address all aspects of teens’ lives. Listed below are its major characteristics:
- Designed specifically for teens who are addicted to nicotine.
- Addresses teens’ problems related to mental health, stress, nutrition, physical exercise, attitude to smoking and life in general, and self esteem.
- Has separate tips for girls and boys, who often have different reasons for smoking and continuing to smoke.
- Has four booster sessions and guidance for facilitators on developing additional booster sessions.
- Offers a complete facilitator guide with information on getting support for N-O-T, recruiting teens for the program, delivering the program, and evaluating the program.
The program is based on scientific research and well-supported by national health organizations and institutions.
It is based on 10 years of national research and evaluation and supported by the American Lung Association, an organization with more than 30 years experience in helping people to stop smoking. In addition, it is —
- The only teen smoking cessation program with nationwide training for the facilitators.
- The most widely researched and available program to help teens stop smoking in the United States: since 1998, from150,000 to 200,000 U.S. teens have participated in N O T.
- The recipient of national recognition and awards from numerous agencies and institutions.
The N-O-T program also has ancillary benefits for schools. It —
- Improves the quality of life of all students by promoting a tobacco-free school environment.
- Meets the criteria of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Guidelines for School Health Programs to Prevent Tobacco Use and Addiction.
- Functions as a health education curriculum.
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