The yellow stains on a smoker’s fingers and teeth is caused by the tar that results from smoking tobacco. Tar causes great damage to a person’s lungs as it kills the cilia, affecting breathing ability. The accumulation of this substance can be difficult to imagine, but a graphic video demonstrates for people the levels of tar that is extracted from approximately 20 packs … [Read more...] about How Much Tar in That Cigarette?
Retailers Selling Tobacco Products to Underage Users Receive Warning Letter
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), approximately 20% of high school students smoke cigarettes or use other tobacco products. The FDA also reports that 80% of adults who smoke started before they were 18 years old. As part of the FDAs strategy of protecting the health of youth, compliance checks amongst tobacco retailers are done to determine whether or … [Read more...] about Retailers Selling Tobacco Products to Underage Users Receive Warning Letter
Video Demonstrates How Smoking Destroys Your Lungs
Lung cancer accounts for approximately one third of cancer deaths in the American population. Over $10 billion is spent annually on the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. The majority of people with this disease are smokers, but former smokers and people exposed to secondhand smoke are still at risk. What Smoking Does to Your Lungs Smoking and exposure to … [Read more...] about Video Demonstrates How Smoking Destroys Your Lungs
Quit Smoking: Freshstart Audio Program Now Available on Kindle
Freshstart: 21 Days to Stop Smoking (Simon & Schuster) was originally published in 1986 as a resource guide for people wanting to quit smoking. This book, written by The American Cancer Society, still serves as an invaluable tool for smokers today who are seeking a healthier lifestyle. And because quitting smoking is just as important today as it was then, Freshstart … [Read more...] about Quit Smoking: Freshstart Audio Program Now Available on Kindle
Stop Smoking with Apps for Android
There are several apps available for android phones that are designed to help users stop their smoking habits and develop an overall healthier lifestyle. Smoking cessation techniques such as apps can be an effective tool that help relax users, reinforce motivation, and guide them through the rewarding process of quitting. Given the affordability and the ease of use, … [Read more...] about Stop Smoking with Apps for Android
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