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The Most “Successful” Method for Failing to Quit Smoking Is Unassisted Cessation

One argument used by these authors is that unaided quit attempts are effective because many former smokers report to have quit without help (Chapman & Wakefield, 2012). This argument is based on a logical fallacy, which ought to be obvious, but clearly i
Nicotine and Tobacco Research
added Nov 14, 2012 06:56
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[New York] NYC Health Department launches new anti-smoking campaign

In keeping with its annual tradition, the New York Department of Health is launching this year's new smoking cessation campaign, called "Suffering Every Minute." As previous campaigns have done, this one will include TV, internet, and print ads warning p
American Council on Science and Health (ACSH)
added Sep 6, 2012 15:41
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Pharmacological interventions for smoking cessation: an overview and network meta-analysis

NRT, bupropion, varenicline and cytisine have been shown to improve the chances of quitting. Combination NRT and varenicline are equally effective as quitting aids. Nortriptyline also improves the chances of quitting. On current evidence, none of the tre
The Cochrane Library (uk)
added Jun 2, 2013 22:50
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The Incredible Cigarette* That Doesn't Cause Cancer** Has Arrived

it’s arguably not even a cigarette, without the tobacco taste that the 1.1 global smokers enjoy. That’s the primary reason why e-cigarettes still represent only a tiny share of the market. Second, while e-cigarettes may not give you cancer, they may sti
Business Insider
added May 3, 2013 16:16
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[Canada] Smoking slashes a home's resale value by nearly 30%: survey

Pfizer Canada surveyed Ontario and Quebec real estate agents about the cost of a home’s resale value and found that having the smell of smoke – which gets absorbed into carpets, walls and ceilings – can lower the sale price by up to 29%. “With an average
National Post (ca)
added Apr 17, 2013 08:16
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[North Carolina] New technology may help smokers quit

e-Nicotine, a local startup company, is developing technology to help people stop smoking. The technology will provide a dose of pure nicotine and enhance the quitting process by monitoring a smoker’s progress.
Daily Tar Heel (UNC)
added Mar 8, 2013 06:42
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[Maryland] FOX 5 Investigates: E-cigarettes

Many believe the electronic devices are healthier, but there is growing concern about what's in e-cigs and whether the candy-like flavors appeal to kids. Everything about them looks like a real cigarette, except the battery-operated devices heat up a ni
WTTG Fox 5 (Washington, DC)
added Feb 19, 2013 19:26
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[Australia, Canada, UK, USA] International Tobacco Control Four-Country Survey (PDF)

Conclusions: Awareness of ENDS is high, especially in countries where they are legal (i.e., the U.S. and UK). Because trial was associated with nondaily smoking and a desire to quit smoking, ENDS may have the potential to serve as a cessation aid.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
added Feb 7, 2013 09:11
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[Bulgaria, Europe, Greece] MEPs plan tobacco subsidies as Brussels fights smoking

Members of the European Parliament have paved the way for hundreds of millions of pounds of subsidies to go to Europe's tobacco farmers -- even though Brussels spends huge amounts on anti-smoking campaigns
Electronic Telegraph (uk)
added Feb 3, 2013 12:44
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Michelle Obama's Epic Eye Roll Towards John Boehner

We asked expert lip reader Larry Wenig. Wenig believes John Boehner is asking President Obama whether he had a chance to have a cigarette before the luncheon.
Inside Edition
added Jan 22, 2013 23:48
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