Tobacco Programs

South Carolina youth typically begin experimenting with smokeless or "spit" tobacco around age 11 and with cigarettes around age 12. Research shows that underage smokers are much more likely than nonsmoking teens to use alcohol and other drugs. This group also is much more likely to perform poorly in school, cut classes, drop out of school by the 10th grade, and become involved in crime.

The Agency offers a variety of programs addressing tobacco and its accompanying issues.

(803) 726-9455

Information Dissemination – a variety of informative pamphlets, DVDs, displays are available in the Community Resource Center.

(803) 726-9388

Presentations are available through the LRADAC Speakers' Bureau.

(803) 726-9379