  According to Noeth, the purpose of the program was to assist young people in quitting tobacco use before it becomes a long-term addiction.  ''There really is an advantage in catching teens early,'' he said. ''Number one, this is not a required course. Students sign up because they have a desire to quit, and this program will only help to reinforce that desire.  And if we give them that kind of support now, then chances are they won't become life-long smokers.'' The program focused on the benefits of quitting and involved group discussions and peer counseling.