Tobacco harm reduction news for January 4, 2019. Study finds smokers who can set their nicotine level most successful at quitting, tobacco sales to minors rise in Nebraska county as vaping sales drop,…
Tobacco harm reduction news for January 3, 2019. Anti vaping laws in New Mexico, New York South Carolina, Texas. Washington and Connecticut deny adult smokers access to safer products, Stanton Glantz tells vapers…
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PARK RIDGE, ILLINOIS: (UPDATE) Beginning Feb. 1, it will be illegal for adult smokers 18-20 years old to buy safer alternatives in the city.
Park Ridge raises minimum age to buy tobacco from 18…
On November 1, 2018, the New Mexico Tobacco Settlement Revenue Oversight Committee met to discuss the status of revenue, appropriations, and several proposals for the 2019 legislative session. These proposals include:…
STEVENS POINT, WISCONSIN: (UPDATE) @Stevens_PointWI to charge minors $50 fine and possible court costs for possession of a vapor product, even if it doesn't contain nicotine. (State law already prohibits selling any form of…
LAKEWOOD, OHIO: HEADS UP! @LakewoodOhio Councilman @LittenForLkwd wants to prohibit adult smokers 18-20 access to far safer alternatives to #smoking. Tips for advocacy at CASAA Ohio: Ohio - CASAA#THRsavesLives #vaping
Lakewood councilman proposing legislation to raise…
IN THE NEWS: (OPINION) "One of the unintended consequences of targeting e-cigarette flavors may be to harm public health by limiting adults’ access to products that are proven to be helping them quit smoking…
PARK RIDGE, ILLINOIS: HEADS UP! City Council moves to prohibit adult smokers 18-20 from access to safer alternatives. Formal vote expected DEC 17th! Act to support smokers trying to quit! Find advocacy tips at…
IN THE NEWS: (TENNESSEE) DOH falsely claims "substantial evidence" that #vaping increases future smoking risk (vs. those who vape likely already at risk to smoke); irresponsibly claims vapers "may be" less likely…