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Picnic Anyone? DC Residents Get Together Outdoors
With physical distancing still an important part of stopping the spread of COVID-19, DC residents are staying safe while still finding a way to get together …
Recognizing and Breaking Smoking Trigger Patterns
Many smokers have “pattern triggers” or something that connects an everyday activity to smoking. Learn five common triggers and how to break free from
Rollie Rhymes: Tobacco Dead Ends
The "Tobacco Dead Ends" poem, the latest installment of poetry stories from our chief executive Rolando Andrewn, offers a look back at how Rollie started--and …
Quitting Smoking Cold Turkey
Quitting smoking has many benefits, but it's no easy task, especially quitting cold turkey. Explore the pros and cons, and learn 4 Steps to Quit Cold
Rollie Rhymes: Chasing Kindness
In this installment of staff stories, our chief executive Rolando Andrewn shares an encounter with kindness he experienced in New York City in
Rollie Rhymes: A Tobacco Story
In this first installment of staff stories, our chief executive Rolando Andrewn uses poetry to share an experience he had with tobacco "back in the day" in New …
Breathe DC Urges Tobacco Control Funding
Read Breathe DC's testimony urging the Committee on Health to fund FY21 tobacco control programs at $1.9 million, as recommended in the Mayor’s budget.
Using a Pandemic as an Excuse to Pollute Our Air
As we struggle to survive the chaos caused by the coronavirus, something inspiring is happening. The natural world is slowly repairing itself. But will the …
5 Ways DC Quitline Helps Smokers Quit
If you're thinking about quitting, but a class isn't a good fit for you, the free resources and support on the DC Quitline might be just what you need to …
Smoking and Coronavirus: A Triple Threat
Did you know that smoking is a triple threat to your health during the coronavirus outbreak? Now is a great time to quit smoking, because coronavirus and …