Anti-Smoking News

August 2008: "I am unyielding advocate for the well-being of children around the world and do not condone or endorse smoking."  Alicia Keys

July 2008: A writer to Dear Abby reports throwing cigarette butts into a toilet can clog it so badly you could need the services of a plumber.

June 2008: Chantix side effects indicate this popular anti-smoking aid is not for everyone.  The FAA does not allow pilots to use it, and some combat veterans with post traumatic stress disorder have experienced severe reactions.  SEE YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER and DISCUSS the side effects.

May 30, 2008: The Associated Press revealed the 1956 British Cabinet ignored a warning about the link between smoking and lung cancer to prevent lost tax revenue!

May 29, 2008: Senator Barack Obama released his health records, showing he quit smoking with the help of Nicorette®.   He has practiced quitting before, but let's hope this time is a success.

Spring 2007: Researchers at Ulm University in Ulm, Germany released a preliminary study showing it is easier to quit smoking for those who sleep longer.

Resouces to Help You Quit

• If you're not ready to quit, try reducing the number of cigarettes you smoke. 
• Take a walk when you feel the urge.

1-800-QuitNow - US govenment programs and resources

American Lung Association - Fighting smoking and pollution for all our sakes

BecomeanEx.org - Tons of ideas to help you quit

okswat.com - Students Working Against Tobacco with the mission to expose Big Tobacco's big lies - based in Lawton, OK

Wikipedia article on e-cigarettes - Note: The list of chemicals in an e-cigarette includes hazardous substances.  E-cigarettes appear to be better than tobacco cigarettes in the same way a club is better than a loaded gun.