Tobacco Free Gallatin - Smoking and Tobacco Use Cessation The constant battle with nicotine addiction is a battle veterans can win. One of the biggest public health challenges for veterans is smoking and tobacco use cessation. For many veterans, nicotine became an addiction while serving in the military. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects troops returning from duty. And veterans suffering from PTSD are more likely to be heavy tobacco users than their civilian counterparts. Although using tobacco may seem like self-medicating, its effects are counteractive, and it’s a strike against recovery. The Montana Tobacco Quit Line (1-800-QUIT-NOW) will help you combat an enemy that is our nation’s number one killer. For those who have served and continue to serve in the United States Armed Forces, we thank you. Your dedication and commitment to serve our country in times of war and peace is an inspiration to all of us. Rick GaleUSMC Viet Nam Veteran (1967-1968) Tobacco Prevention Program Coordinator Gallatin County, Montana

Gallatin County Tobacco Use Prevention

Ending the tobacco epidemic requires a renewed effort by all of us to change the social norm around tobacco use and reinvigorate a national discussion on tobacco use prevention and control efforts.

Smoking and Tobacco Use Cessation

The constant battle with nicotine addiction is a battle veterans can win.

One of the biggest public health challenges for veterans is smoking and tobacco use cessation.

For many veterans, nicotine became an addiction while serving in the military.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects troops returning from duty. And veterans suffering from PTSD are more likely to be heavy tobacco users than their civilian counterparts.

Although using tobacco may seem like self-medicating, its effects are counteractive, and it’s a strike against recovery.

The Montana Tobacco Quit Line (1-800-QUIT-NOW) will help you combat an enemy that is our nation’s number one killer.

For those who have served and continue to serve in the United States Armed Forces, we thank you.

Your dedication and commitment to serve our country in times of war and peace is an inspiration to all of us.

Rick Gale

USMC Viet Nam Veteran (1967-1968)

Tobacco Prevention Program Coordinator

Gallatin County, Montana

Gallatin County Tobacco Use Prevention Program

404 West Main

Bozeman, Montana 59715