Archive for November, 2009

Alabama ranked low in health compared with nation - WTVY

Alabama ranked low in health compared with nationWTVYMany community hospitals including the medical center have programs to help you quit smoking. In the study of America's health rankings Georgia ranked 43rd, …and more »

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Stage III, so back off! - San Diego Reader

Stage III, so back off!San Diego ReaderI go through them every time I quit smoking. My mood swings range from a defeated man one day to a supreme god the next. But right now I'm pacing my Mission …

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Smoking rate rises slightly from a year ago [BC-HEALTH-SMOKING:MI] - Behavioral Health Central (blog)

Smoking rate rises slightly from a year ago [BC-HEALTH-SMOKING:MI]Behavioral Health Central (blog)_Try a substitute: Strong and consistent evidence shows that nicotine replacement products can help people quit smoking. Nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, …and more »

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1000000 to join, my Dad, John Mellencamp will quit smoking - The Herald-Times (subscription)

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1000000 to join, my Dad, John Mellencamp will quit smokingThe Herald-Times (subscription)Apparently one of John's sons, seemingly Speck, started this group in an effort to get 1 million people to join so his Dad will quit smoking. …

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Governor proposes cutting $10 million from anti-smoking campaign - NewsChannel 9 WSYR

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Governor proposes cutting $10 million from anti-smoking campaignNewsChannel 9 WSYRThe group fears that the TV ads that encourage people to quit smoking will have to go. Tobacco free New York uses various tactics in their anti-smoking ads. …NY anti-smoking program a target of cutsWCAXNew York's anti-smoking program a target of cutsThe Associated […]

Bid to help smoking workers kick habit - Yorkshire Post

Bid to help smoking workers kick habitYorkshire PostAndrew Brankin, clinical manager of NHS Doncaster's stop smoking service, said evidence shows that people are four times more likely to quit smoking using …

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Smoking Ban in Restaurants Takes Effect Tuesday - WHSV

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Smoking Ban in Restaurants Takes Effect TuesdayWHSVHe may even try to quit smoking again because of it. "I'm paying for an early death as it is already. And, having to pay over $5 for a pack of cigarettes …Restaurants to quit cigarettes cold turkeyRichmondBizSenseVirginia restaurants prepare for new smoking restrictions that take effect TuesdayGaea […]

New York’s anti-smoking program a target of cuts - The Associated Press

New York's anti-smoking program a target of cutsThe Associated Press"Even in an environment of limited resources, we'll continue to build on the success we've had in helping New Yorkers quit smoking. …NY anti-smoking program a target of cutsWCAXBudget-Fixing Measures Cut Tobacco-Free programsFOX 40 News WICZ TVNY Anti-Smoking Program A Target Of CutsWCBS-TV New YorkWAMC -UKMedix […]

Researchers at AUB: Law banning smoking in closed public areas will improve … - Al-Bawaba

Researchers at AUB: Law banning smoking in closed public areas will improve …Al-BawabaMoreover, the 2005 Global Youth Tobacco Survey had shown that smoke-free policies in schools and universities help students and teachers quit smoking and …and more »

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Quitting Smoking With Electronic Cigarettes: New Study Proves 45% Success Rate - Earthtimes (press release)

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Quitting Smoking With Electronic Cigarettes: New Study Proves 45% Success RateEarthtimes (press release)At the conclusion of the two month study 45% of those participating had successfully quit smoking. All the doctors that participated in the study agree that …Threats of Execution May Keep China Products Safer24-7PressRelease.com (press release)E-Cigarette Cyber Monday Starts NOW!Online […]