Merced County ACCT Coalition

Some roommates seem cool. Then they try to take over your life.

Sound familiar?

That's exactly like to***co and ni****ne addiction: clingy and convincing you that you need it even when you don’t.

Ready to evict addiction from your life?

✅ Set a quit date

✅ Tell someone you trust

✅ Talk to a health worker

✅ Replace the addiction with something healthy

You CAN live without this roommate. Start here

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According to the National Park Service, nearly 85% of wildland fires in the United States are caused by humans, with one of the causes being negligently discarded ci******es. Wildfires threaten animals, the environment, people, and properties, causing severe and long-lasting damage. 🌲⛺️🚯

Please do not use to***co and ni****ne products in high-risk environments like forests, grasslands, and shrublands.

Source: www.nps.gov/articles/wildfire-causes-and-evaluation.htm

🌎 💡 Did you know cigarette butts are the most littered item in the world? They contaminate our soil and waterways and release toxic chemicals into the environment long after they’re discarded.

This year, we want to highlight the connection between a healthy environment and a to***co-free life. Quitting to***co is not only a powerful step for personal health, but also a meaningful way to reduce environmental harm.

If you or someone you know is ready to quit, support is available.
Text "Quit Va**ng" or "No Vapear" to 66189. You'll receive messages tailored to critical points along the quit journey, including tips to deal with motivation, planning, getting support, and recovering from slips. 📱💬🚭
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The Merced Mail Pouch Barn is a reminder of how to***co advertising used to work. In the 1940s, the to***co company painted large ads on barns along highways to catch the attention of travelers. 🚜

Today, to***co marketing looks very different. Instead of roadside signs, companies spend BILLIONS on price discounts, flavored products, and targeted promotions. These modern strategies are often designed to appeal to youth by having things like lower prices, mint and candy flavors, and social media-style branding.

While the location has shifted from rural barns to retail stores and digital spaces, the goal remains the same: attract new users. The difference is that today’s marketing is more targeted, making young people especially vulnerable to to***co advertising. 🎯 📊

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People have lots of reasons for using ni****ne. Stress, social pressure, curiosity. But the reality? Ni****ne is highly addictive and can affect your brain, especially for young people. Knowing the facts helps you make informed choices.

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People who & say that support from family & friends was important to their success. Kick It California has a coaching protocol, YouTube Quit Video, and online materials specifically for people who want to help others ***co and ****ne.

🤝 kickitca.org/friends-family

Thank you to everyone who joined our first coalition meeting of 2026! We hope to see you all for our next meeting in April! 💚💙

Secondhand smoke doesn’t just affect smokers — it impacts everyone around them.
There is no safe level of exposure, and together we can help protect our community. 🚭

Let’s work toward cleaner air and healthier public spaces for Merced. 💚

For decades, the to***co industry has marketed to***co products specifically to Black communities. The industry places ads and offers discounted and lower- priced products in predominantly Black and African American neighborhoods.

👉Learn more about the to***co industry and how to get involved in the movement against their tactics here: www.undo.org/story-of-inequity/african-american-black