How the Scottish smoking ban will affect YOU (Buchan Observer)
WITH the deadline looming for the Scottish Executive's smoking ban in public places, pubs, clubs and hotels are gearing up for what will be a difficult transition period for them.
Source: www.buchanie.co.uk

Impact Of Smoking Cessation Aids And Mass Media Evaluated By New Study (Medical News Today)
Most smokers want to quit, but even among those who try, less than 5% manage to stop smoking for more than three months. There is a major ongoing effort to encourage quitting, the National Action Plan for Tobacco Cessation. This comprehensive plan has six main initiatives, only one of which, a national telephone quit line, has been implemented to date… click link for more info.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Southridge students pencil in 'quit date' (Tri-City Herald)
On Monday, seven high school students will toss their lighters, matches and cigarettes into the garbage. It's their "quit date."
Source: www.tri-cityherald.com