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Jim Christopher

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posted 09/05/2008, comments (0)

Nicotine Addiction: Scare Yourself Straight into a New Life

Recently, I accompanied two dear friends to Amoeba, a large DVD warehouse on Sunset Boulevard. While they shopped in other areas of the two-story facility, I found my own way to the documentary section and happened upon legendary documentary, "Scared Straight!," shot in the 70's. Hosted by actor Peter Falk, the Oscar- and Emmy Award-winning piece... Read more Chevron

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The Midlife Gals (tm)

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posted 08/28/2008, comment (1)

What Smoking CAN'T Cause

I've discovered that smoking does NOT cause good judgment. I used to think it caused good judgment, but why would I be smoking if that were true. When I was fourteen years old my judgment on just about everything was errant and sporadic at best. Hell, I'd grown up watching adults smoking in my home. Who has better judgment? Would that THAT... Read more Chevron

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Anne Mitchell

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posted 08/25/2008, comment (1)

Cigarette Taxes: Do They Cut Down on Smoking?

Cigarette taxes are often increased in an attempt to curb smoking rates. When I first thought about this approach, it seemed fraught with contradictions. After all, aren’t governments benefiting from smokers by raising cigarette taxes? When smokers quit smoking, how does the subsequent reduced revenue stream affect government programs paid... Read more Chevron

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Jim Christopher

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posted 08/20/2008, comment (1)

Smoke-free Adventures: Share Your Quit Story

I just returned from a speaking engagement in Tucson, Arizona, sponsored by the local Center for Inquiry, a humanist group. I gave my talk from the stage of the beautiful Duval Auditorium of the University Medical Center on the campus of the University of Arizona. The presentation concerned recovery options from the addictive disorders,... Read more Chevron

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David Kaufman, M.D.

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posted 08/06/2008, comments (0)

Menthol Cigarette Ban: Too Much Control for FDA?

Recently, controversy had surrounded mentholated cigarettes. Menthol, a minty-tasting additive, may anesthetize nerve endings slightly, making cigarettes seem less harsh and bitter. Mentholated cigarettes seem to appeal more to African American smokers: 79% of African American smokers preferred mentholated cigarettes, compared to between 13 and... Read more Chevron

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