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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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
The “Sunny Side” of Tobacco
Washington, DC, February 22, 2008 In 2008, the truth® youth smoking prevention campaign unleashes music, dancing and cartoons to reveal the “sunny side” of tobacco use and the tobacco industry. The American Legacy Foundation®’s edgy truth® campaign is designed to educate teens about tobacco by exposing Big Tobacco’s marketing practices, as well as highlighting the toll of … [Read more...] about The “Sunny Side” of Tobacco
Tobacco Companies Target Young Female Smokers: Hot Pink Ladies-Only
We don’t see much of the Marlboro Man anymore, but what about the "Virginia Slims" woman? Everybody knows what happened to him – or them, two of whom died from lung cancer. She, however, was never quite as iconic. But that doesn’t mean the tobacco companies don’t have a soft spot for women, especially the young ones, according to a new report released Wednesday. Issued … [Read more...] about Tobacco Companies Target Young Female Smokers: Hot Pink Ladies-Only
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