Best practices for comprehensive tobacco control programs—2007
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released an updated version of its Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs. This evidence-based guide is intended to assist states in planning and implementing effective tobacco control programs. The document is spilt into three sections, which include components of comprehensive tobacco control programs, the recommended funding level for all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the recommended program intervention budgets, by state. Click here to access this resource.

ANR Foundation releases quarterly update to lists and maps of smokefree states
The Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation (ANR) announced the October 2007 quarterly update to the lists and maps of U.S. states and municipalities with 100% smokefree laws currently in effect. Among the cities that passed smokefree legislation during the summer of 2007 are Charleston, S.C., Louisville, KY, and Houston, TX. Alabama saw the most local smokefree policies ratified, and now the state boasts 22 cities with smokefree legislation. Click here to access the October updates.

The Tobacco Cessation Leadership Network offers Bring Everyone Along
The Bring Everyone Along (BEA) project was developed to help address a growing need within tobacco dependence treatment to better serve clients with mental health and substance use disorders. The aim of the BEA project is to combine the existing evidence base with professional experience, gathered through an online and interview survey process, into a Resource Guide. By gathering professional experience from experienced treatment specialists across multiple programs, this project has identified common trends and recommendations for treating these populations. The Resource Guide will be available in November 2007, to be followed by training programs for tobacco treatment specialists in 2008. Click here for more information about the Bring Everyone Along resource.

Tobacco Education Clearinghouse of California offers field-tested LGBT materials
The Tobacco Education Clearinghouse of California is pleased to offer posters, brochures, booklets, curriculum and postcards for LGBT tobacco control activities. Click here to access their website and to place orders for a variety of materials.

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