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Nicotine replacement before quitting cigarettes?
Normally, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) — including nicotine patches, gum, lozenges and nasal sprays — is begun once a smoker quits. But some recent studies have looked at whether “pre-quitting” NRT, begun a few weeks before a smokers’ scheduled quit date, can help boost success rates. In theory, this tactic could help by familiarizing smokers [...]
Filipino Muslims forbidden to smoke
MANILA, Philippines – A religious ruling or fatwa has been issued by the Supreme Council of Darul Ifta of the Philippines stating that smoking cigarettes is “haram” or forbidden. Muslims are thus not allowed to manufacture, buy, sell, trade or promote tobacco since doing so is “aiding someone in committing a sin.” The Supreme Council, [...]
Swiss start to cut back smoking habit
A survey of Swiss smoking habits over the past decade shows fewer teenagers taking up the habit and half of smokers wanting to give it up. While the overall number of smokers in Switzerland has remained stable in recent years, industry experts predict more demographic shifts among smokers in the years ahead. According to the [...]
Cigarettes can send sex life up in smoke
Scenes of a hero tossing a cigarette in the air, before lighting it by rubbing a matchstick against the villain’s head are common place. This Bollywood fantasy catches the fancy of millions and if you are among them think twice. Your sex life will receive the same fate as the villains. Pack of cigarettes, close-upDr [...]
Wellness Center to host free anti-tobacco event
On March 8, 9, and 10, the Cherokee Regional Medical Center’s Wellness Center, along with the Tobacco Free Coalition and JEL kids, will be hosting a free event during the Cherokee School’s Spring Break. This event is open to all children from grades 3 through 8 and will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 [...]
Free quit smoking classes for 2010
Escambia and Santa Rosa County tobacco users can find free help to quit tobacco use in 2010 at one of a list of free, six-week, evidence-based “Quit Smoking Now” programs sponsored by West Florida Area Health Education Center (AHEC). The programs are conducted by tobacco treatment specialists. Anyone interested in registering for the clinic or [...]
Clinic helps smokers quit in Willand
PEOPLE in Willand are being helped to stop smoking through a confidential, one-to-one clinic run by NHS Devon. The support clinic, run by a stop smoking advisor, is held every Monday between 4pm and 6.30pm at Willand Village Hall. It is run on an appointment only basis. Greg Price, health improvement specialist for NHS Devon, [...]
Plan now for Great American Smokeout
If you are a smoker, when was the last time you said, “I need to quit”? The American Cancer Society’s annual Great American Smokeout is Nov. 19, and the best way to participate successfully is to plan ahead. First, define a goal for the day. It could be to not smoke at all, or it [...]
New help available for smokers motivated to quit
Horizon Health Network, in partnership with the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, has been designated a Center of Excellence in Clinical Smoking Cessation. “This designation is another important step to reducing the use of tobacco within the Province of New Brunswick,” said Finance Minister Greg Byrne. “Our government has been committed to reducing smoking rates [...]
Young people take stand against tobacco
Youth from 12 counties will take a stand against big tobacco at the Region 1 Unspoken Students Working Against Tobacco retreat this weekend in Milton. Advertisement The focus will be second-hand smoke prevention and policy change. Retreat participants and representatives with Tobacco Free Florida, the statewide anti-tobacco marketing campaign, will be at the Milton vs. [...]
Cigarette smoke made her sick and harmed property
In an age when smoking has been outlawed in most public places – government buildings, bars and pool halls – a person’s home is one of the few places you can puff in peace. A Dallas woman has filed a lawsuit seeking six figures from a former neighbor and landlord for damage she says was [...]
Itching to stop smoking?
LONDON – Scientists think they have discovered why people trying to quit smoking often find they are itching to stop. Belgian researchers studying the effect of nicotine in mice found that it activates a molecular pathway in membranes in the skin, nose and mouth known to play a role in inflammation. This may explain why [...]
Area’s NHS stop smoking service best in the west
Smokers desperate to kick the habit stand a better chance of succeeding in Bath and North East Somerset than anywhere else in the South West, according to new figures. Thanks to the NHS B&NES stop smoking service, more people than anticipated stubbed out their last cigarette in 2008-09. A total of 1,121 people used the [...]
St. Peter’s joins other Montana hospitals in becoming tobacco free
Tucked behind some shrubbery near St. Peter’s emergency room entrance, the “butt hut” doesn’t get a lot of use. The designated smoking area was built three years ago to accommodate hospital visitors and employees who wanted to light up. As of today, however, the last oasis for smokers on the hospital grounds will be disassembled [...]
