The New Tobacco Laws Are Now Rolling Out Last year's Tobacco Control Act was crafted with prevention in mind targeting youth smokers. But, the new tobacco regulations that became effective in June 2010 may also encourage adults to stop smoking. I agree with Jeanne Sager of, "The Stir." She posted on her blog on June 25th that the effects of last week’s legislation of … [Read more...] about Family Friendly Sporting Events – No More Cigarette Ads
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Alabama Ranks 49th Nationally in Funding Tobacco Prevention
You've heard all the warnings and scientific data, even seen disclaimers on the side of the box of cigarettes. Many times, however, it doesn't stop your child from picking up a cigarette. 11,100 of Alabama's kids start smoking each year, and 24.4% of high school students in the state smoke regularly. That's an early start to a deadly habit. "80 to 90% percent of … [Read more...] about Alabama Ranks 49th Nationally in Funding Tobacco Prevention
Cigarettes are Like a Dirty Syringe
If cigarettes were made without nicotine in its natural form or added to make them more addictive, few people would smoke them, says Prof. Peter Hajek, a clinical psychologist in London who specializes in treating and researching tobacco dependence. Hajek, here on his third visit to participate in a Kfar Hamaccabiah conference on smoking prevention and cessation organized by … [Read more...] about Cigarettes are Like a Dirty Syringe
Smokers Risk Damage to All Major Body Organs
Health Consequences of Smoking, Surgeon General's Report Smokers risk damage to almost all major organs in their bodies, according to the latest report by the surgeon general The list of diseases caused by tobacco now includes cancers of the kidneys, stomach, cervix, and pancreas as well as leukemia, cataracts, pneumonia, and gum disease. These illnesses are in … [Read more...] about Smokers Risk Damage to All Major Body Organs
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