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8A Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011 Indian Valley Record County smokers offered free nicotine patches For a limited time, the Cali- fornia Smokers' Helpline is sending callers from Plumas County free nicotine patches. Eligible tobacco users who call (800) NO-BUTTS and en- roll in the free telephone- based quitting program will receive a free two-week starter kit of patches, while supplies last. "The Helpline has already served over half a million smokers," said Christopher Anderson, the Helpline's pro- gram director. "We hope this new opportunity will moti- vate even more people to give quitting a try." The patches are an FDA- approved treatment proven to help smokers kick the habit. They release nicotine into the bloodstream through the skin, reducing withdrawal symptoms and slowly weaning smokers off nicotine. Plumas County was one of 34 counties in California se- lected to participate in this program. All 34 counties have an adult smoking prevalence rate of 14 percent or higher, according to the 2008 Califor- nia Tobacco Survey; the rate is 16 percent in Plumas Coun- ty. In comparison, the 2010 statewide adult smoking rate is 11.9 percent. This new program is part of a nationwide effort called Communities Putting Preven- tion to Work, which aims to improve health and lower medical costs by preventing diseases, such as those caused by tobacco use. "Helpline counseling dou- bles smokers' chance of suc- cess in quitting," said Ander- son. "People who use both counseling and a quitting aid, such as the patch, have the best chance of quitting for good. So now is a perfect time to make that call and get started." The free patches will be dis- tributed on a first-come first- served basis to those who call (800) NO-BUTTS. About the Smokers' Helpline Callers to the Smokers' Helpline may receive free one-on-one support from a trained cessation counselor, a self-help booklet and referral to local quit-smoking pro- grams. It is open Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Helpline has specialized ser- vices for pregnant smokers, tobacco chewers and teens. All services are available in multiple languages: (800) NO-BU'I~S for English (800) 45-NO-FUME for Spanish For more information, visit NoButts.org. Iltart at SinlnlOnS WITH TEN YEAR WARRANTY • W,N 658. FULL SET....,:.Reg ,g ~ 738. QUEEN SET',Reg 7gg .,~ ~48. TWIN MATTRESSES START AT 88. KING SET.....~g:,o~ t028. QUEEN SETS FROM 968. SET ~" EVIE PLUSH FIRM WITH SUPER POCKETED COIL & TEN YEAR WARRANTY TWIN SET ....... Reg. 899.~,$ 848. FULL SET ........ Reg 97g .~d6938. QUEEN SET...Reg99g 948. KING SET ...... Reg. l~g.,~ t238. ~~. 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While it is always good to be protected from potential- ly harmful emissions, there are other ways to do it besides investing in a cellphone shield. The FTC notes that these so-called "shields" may interfere with cell reception. "Leave it to scammers to jump on the latest scientific frenzy," said Gary Almond, president and CEO of the BBB serving northeast Cali- fornia. "It's important for consumers to do their re- search before ~pvesting in any too-good-tb-~e-true tech- n01ogy. More times than not, victims will end up with a faulty product that doesn't ac- tually do any good." The BBB and the FTC ad- vise consumers to consider these free options for limiting cellphone electroma.gnetic emissions: --Go hands free. When chatting on the phone for long periods of time, consider using a hands-free device or using the speakerphone fea- ture. For short conversations, consider texting the message. --Wait for a good signal. With a weak signal, a cellphone works harder, emitting more radiation. Phones also give off more radiation when transmit- ting than when receiving. Thus, the BBB recommends consumers tilt the phone away when talking, and bring it back to the ear when listening. --Shop around. When look- ing for a new cellphone, con- sider investing in one that has a low specific absorption rate (SAR). Measured in watts per kilogram of tissue, the SAR re- veals how much radiation the body absorbs while using the mobile device. The FCC has records of this information for phones that were made in the last two years. The FCC ID number can be found on the inside of the cellphone's case. Legally, in the United States, a phone can't emit more than 1.6 watts per kilogram. For more trustworthy con- sumer tips, visit bbb.org/us/ bbb-news; for more tips specif- ic to cellphone emission, visit ftc.gov. Click on the Con- sumer Protection tab, then the Consumer Information tab. Scroll over Health on the left, and choose DeviceS, Proce- dures, & Treatments. 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