Tobacco & Marijuana

Britain is in smoking ‘timewarp’
May 27 04

Britain is not doing enough to stop people from smoking, public health experts have warned.

Writing in the Medical Journal of Australia, the researchers… Britain is in smoking ‘timewarp’   

 

Anti-Cigarette Ads Up In Smoke?
May 27 04

An edgy ad campaign aimed at getting kids to stop smoking could be forced off the air because tobacco companies are refusing to keep… Anti-Cigarette Ads Up In Smoke?   

 

U.S. study finds more marijuana abuse
May 27 04

Marijuana abuse and dependence rose in the United States in the 1990s, possibly because the substance has become more potent, according to a study… U.S. study finds more marijuana abuse   

 

U.S. health chief sees backing for tobacco accord
May 27 04

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson said Friday he was hopeful the United States would ratify a global treaty this year to… U.S. health chief sees backing for tobacco accord   

 

La. jury awards $591 mln in smoking case
May 27 04

The tobacco industry must pay $591 million to fund a 10-year program to help Louisiana smokers quit, a jury in a class-action suit decided… La. jury awards $591 mln in smoking case   

 

Lawmakers seek to give FDA power over tobacco
May 27 04

A bipartisan team of lawmakers opened a new drive on Thursday to grant the Food and Drug Administration power to regulate cigarettes and tobacco-and… Lawmakers seek to give FDA power over tobacco   

 

Teenage smokers heed campaign
May 24 04

The number of teenagers smoking in Guernsey has been halved after a radical anti-smoking campaign on the island.

The anti-smoking lobby is now hoping… Teenage smokers heed campaign   

 
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