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SIEGEL: Obsession with Nicotine as Sole Component of Smoking Addiction is Evident in Current Journal Issue; Ties with Big Pharma are Blinding Our Eyes

This issue of the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research is a fine demonstration of the tobacco control movement's preoccupation with nicotine as the sole component of smoking addiction and its obsession with treating smoking cessation at the molecular an
The Rest of the Story-Tobacco Analasys and Commentary (Michael Siegel blog)
added Nov 14, 2012 06:46
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[Minnesota] Freaky coaster ad targets MN youth smoking ...

The grizzled gravedigger in a prior quit-smoking ad by ClearWay Minnesota is back, this time in a freaky roller-coaster ad designed to scare kids and teens about the addictive dangers of smoking. The ad hits the airwaves today.
Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune
added Nov 12, 2012 17:10
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[USA] Addiction to Smokeless Tobacco in America

According to the Federal Trade Commission report of 2012, smokeless tobacco sales in the United States alone, amounted to about 2.8 billion dollars for the year of 2008. The sales are robust and increasing due in some part to the decline of cigarette smo
Centre for Research on Globalization (CRG) (ca)
added Oct 27, 2012 19:17
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[Canada] EDITORIAL: Smoking ban a logical and defensible policy

It's unfortunate that the new no-smoking policy at the provincial addictions treatment facility isn't sitting well with some patients, but it's a good policy nevertheless.
(Prince Edward Island) Guardian (ca)
added Oct 27, 2012 09:34
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[Canada] Detox no smoking policy leads to patient drop-offs

Margaret Kennedy, director of mental health and addictions at Health P.E.I., said when the no-smoking policy came into effect Sept. 24., several detox patients left the facility before they had completed their recovery. Others who were on the waiting lis
(Prince Edward Island) Guardian (ca)
added Oct 23, 2012 18:10
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[Korea - South] Cigarettes found to contain addictive substances

The finding by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs is a head-on clash with the company’s long-running claim that its products do not contain chemical addictives that help boost tobacco’s addictive nature. The report based on various tests
Korea Times (kr)
added Oct 18, 2012 09:14
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Veterans That Smoke Are At A Higher Risk Of Alcohol Abuse Relapse

New research verifies previous studies by Dr. Timothy Durazzo and his colleagues, showing that smoking, while trying to quit drinking alcohol, impairs learning, memory, and other cognitive skills, hindering successful sobriety.
Medical News TODAY(UK)
added Oct 13, 2012 16:28
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Theralase Effective in the Treatment of Tobacco Addiction

Theralase Technologies Inc. (TSX-V: TLT) announced today that the Theralase therapeutic laser system, has been proven clinically effective in the treatment of tobacco addiction.
TheNewswire.ca (ca)
added Oct 12, 2012 10:49
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Table of Contents - October 2012, 14 (10)

A Systematic Review of Nicotine by Inhalation: Is There a Role for the Inhaled Route? / Lung Cancer Mortality Risk for U.S. Menthol Cigarette Smokers / Hookah Use Among U.S. College Students: Results From the National College Health Assessment II
Nicotine and Tobacco Research
added Oct 5, 2012 12:41
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[Connecticut] Yale study: Smoking bans may help curb problem drinking

in states with bans, 61 percent of problem drinkers had changed their ways from one interview period to the next. The researchers also found that, in states with public smoking bans, there were 4 percent fewer new cases of alcohol use disorder from one in
Darien (CT) News
added Oct 1, 2012 02:04
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