What You Can Do
Start with the understanding that smoking is not just a habit. Most often, it is an addiction that's very difficult to beat. So, smokers need your help and understanding. In fact, you may find that most smokers respect the right of others to live smokefree.
Here are some steps you can take:
- First, get the smoke outside.
Ensure that smokers understand that you and others have the right to breathe clean air indoors. Designate your home a smokefree zone and politely ask guests to smoke outside.
- Second, spread the word.
In a constructive and informed manner, discuss health issues related to second-hand smoke and smoking. Send an e-mail to kick-start positive discussion.
- Third, support or organize local campaigns for smokefree environments.
This includes workplaces as well as public environments like restaurants, bars, and shopping malls. Contact your municipality's health office or your elected representative. See also Smokefree Spaces Activist Toolkit.
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