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What is the difference between traditional tobacco use and commercial tobacco abuse? |
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Tobacco has been used by Native people for many purposes such as prayer, offerings, gift giving, cleansing, and medicine. Some tribal traditions call for the ceremonial smoking of other plants besides Nicotiana. Whichever the case, traditional protocols governed ceremonial and sacred smoking. Commercial tobacco products have been manufactured by tobacco companies to increase their addictive properties. In addition, recreation and addictive tobacco use is an abuse of the sacred tobacco plant and linked to death and disease. |
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Are non-Indian organizations and individuals able to join the National Native Network? |
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Yes, any individual or program that is based in or provides services to American Indian/ Alaska Native communities is encouraged to join our National Native Network. |
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How does the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention determine American Indian/Alaska Native smoking prevalence? Is this data valid? |
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Population-based data such as national smoking prevalence are discovered using nation and state-wide surveys like the National Health Interview Survey and the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Data from these surveys are representative of the larger population; however, American Indians and Alaska Natives are under represented in national and state surveys. As a result, the quality of American Indian/ Alaska Native Health related data is frequently very poor. The American Indian Adult Tobacco Survey developed by tribes and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides a methodology and surveillance tool to improve the quality of this data. |
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What is the American Indian Adult Tobacco Survey? And how do I find more information about this resource? |
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The American Indian Adult Tobacco Survey also called the AI-ATS is a population-based survey designed to produce tribal specific data related to the beliefs, attitudes, opinions and behaviors related to tobacco use. The AI-ATS utilizes a methodology that places control over tribal surveillance and health monitoring within the domain of the respective tribes and tribal health systems. For more information on the AI-ATS please click here. To download the American Indian Adult Tobacco Survey Implementation Manual directly please click here.
For a much more detailed description and tools for the survey please click here. |
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I just want help quitting smoking, who should I call for help? |
If you would like help quitting smoking please contact your state QuitLine at 1-800 Quit Now. We also recommend that you ask your health care provider or traditional practitioner about how to quit. Providers frequently have resources to help you quit. If you are interested in a web-based stop smoking program we encourage you to visit Become an EX. |
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