Tobacco, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse Prevention Program |
The New Bedford Health Department’s Tobacco, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program seeks to protect the health of all people in our community by reducing the flow of tobacco and nicotine products, alcohol, and other substances to underage youth, and reducing substance abuse by people of all ages.
The New Bedford Board of Health (BOH) strives to reduce the flow of tobacco and nicotine products to underage youth and to prevent harmful use overall, by strictly enforcing compliance with state law and local regulatory and assessment measures. Tobacco regulations aim to prevent illness related to smoking and vaping, and to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke in the workplace and public spaces.
The Health Department's Tobacco Compliance Program seeks to improve the health of the community by reducing the access of tobacco and nicotine products at the retail level to youth under 21.
- Tobacco Regulations
New Bedford Board of Health: Prohibitions on Smoking in Workplaces and Public Spaces
New Bedford Board of Health: Restrictions on the Sale of Tobacco and Nicotine Products
- Resources for Quitting:
Treatment Resources and Services
For tobacco permit renewals, the New Bedford Health Department uses OpenGov, an online permitting system. OpenGov allows users to submit forms, pay fees, and track approval progress. Click here: opengov.com |
Adult-Use & Medical Marijuana Establishments: The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is responsible for developing and implementing new regulations for the cultivation, sale, and use of Medical Marijuana.
New Bedford Community Alcohol Prevention Program (CAPP): seeks to improve the health of the community by changing institutional policies, procedures and practices to reduce the flow of/access to alcohol to youth under the age of 21 using a grassroots community organizing process.
Some of the efforts include:
- Family Pledges
- Youth Bill of Rights
- “21 Proof” Responsible Beverage Server Trainings
- SADD Study – Shows 90% of Teens admit stronger likelihood of Drinking and Driving on Prom night
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
- Parents Helpline and Information
- Talking to Young People about Alcohol