A commonly admitted reason teenagers have began smoking is that they are seeking a boost for their mood. Canadian researchers surveyed teen smokers to determine how smoking actually affected their moods. What they discovered was that smoking can actually depress and not enhance the teens’ mental state of being. Teenage Smoking and Moods: The Study The teens were divided … [Read more...] about Teen Smokers Often Find Depression Follows Taking up Smoking
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When Women and Girls Aren’t Pretty in Pink
This last month WHO, the World Health Organization focused more attention on tobacco ads that target women and girls. Females represent a large market of potential new smokers, especially woman and young females in developing countries. Take a look at many of the new Big Tobacco's aggressive campaigns and ads. You will find them linked to fashion, entertainment, and even … [Read more...] about When Women and Girls Aren’t Pretty in Pink
Kick Butts Day(s) the Young People’s Great American Smoke Out
Quitting smoking is hard. And the more help and support that we can give smokers to help them quit, the better off we all - men, women, children, dogs, cats, etc. will be. March 24th was the 15th Annual Kick Butts day celebrated across the country. Kids and young adults across the country will stand up to ask legislators to protect them from the tobacco industry. … [Read more...] about Kick Butts Day(s) the Young People’s Great American Smoke Out
Raising the Smoking Age, Black Market Cigs & 4 Billion for Health Care
This week the news reported several tobacco related stories. As the senate passes a bill to protect young Americans from the effects and dangers of smoking, smokers are red hot over the recent tax hikes and smoker's helplines are getting busier by the day. Also, Big Tobacco is feeling a little pain this week after paying their annual settlements. Associated Press Reports … [Read more...] about Raising the Smoking Age, Black Market Cigs & 4 Billion for Health Care
One Smoker’s Advice to Teens: Add up the Costs of Cigarettes
While most adults would counsel the greatest negative involved with smoking cigarettes is increased risk of lung cancer. This truth is far away in the minds of most young smokers, they tend to not even think about it. So, if you're a teen smoker and "not afraid" of lung cancer, just think about the following here-and-now downsides to smoking. They should be more than … [Read more...] about One Smoker’s Advice to Teens: Add up the Costs of Cigarettes
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