A few decades ago, the tobacco industry latched onto the notion of promoting “light” cigarettes in an attempt to address growing consumer concerns over the hazards of smoking.In 1966, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) conducted a study which enabled tobacco companies to make “factual” statements about the tar and nicotine... Read more
Paul Newman died of lung cancer on Friday, September 26th, at age 83. His career as a movie star, producer, and director was legendary. He was a chain-smoker for many years but quit smoking in 1986.Newman’s illness was not publicly acknowledged until recently, but he had apparently been battling lung cancer for the last 18 months. After... Read more
We’ve all heard about how dangerous cigarettes are, but did you know that many of the 4,000 ingredients used are rigorously regulated by OSHA, and some are even banned from industrial use?The tobacco industry does not currently have to identify the exact ingredients of its products because of "trade secret" protection. If cigarettes become... Read more
When you see a friend or loved one suffering through the pains of quitting smoking, you want to reach out and do what you can to ease their suffering. Here are some ideas for you to try when you want to help a quitter be successful.If you’ve never had an addiction to nicotine, alcohol, or drugs, it can be difficult to understand why it is so... Read more
Jill Biden has moved into the spotlight as the wife of Senator Joe Biden, VP candidate for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama. In an interview for Time Magazine, Jill stated that one of her areas of focus would be educating people about the dangers of smoking.Jill recognizes that education and prevention is key. Once people are hooked on... Read more
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