Anti-smoking groups push for smoke-free casinos (Asbury Park Press)
The anti-smoking forces today started to make good on their vow to erase the casino exemption that came with New Jersey's smoke-free law that became effective in mid-April. New Jersey GASP headed up a collection of anti-smoking organizations that unveiled data the groups said would lead to smoke-free gaming floors. Among the arguments were: The New Jersey ban did not hurt business in bars,
Source: www.app.com
Ballot Questions: Marijuana Legalization Fails in Colorado, Nevada; Ohio Passes Comprehensive Smoking Ban (Join Together Online)
Voters from California to Florida made their decisions on ballot questions related to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, handing a victory to health groups in Ohio on the issue of public smoking and defeating a bid to make Colorado and Nevada the first U.S. states to legalize the possession of marijuana.
Source: www.jointogether.org
Liquid Cigarette Helps Smokers Quit (FOX 5 Atlanta)
ATLANTA (FOX5) There may also be a new technique to help people quit smoking. It s called "smoke break". It s a liquid cigarette designed to … ATLANTA (FOX5) FOX5 s Housecall doctor dispelled a myth about a lung cancer treatment that could save lives. Click on video for more information.
Source: www.myfoxatlanta.com
Smoking ban worries businesses (CentralOhio.com)
NEWARK — The smoke-filled atmosphere probably won't be the only thing missing from the Triangle Bar when the statewide smoking ban passed Tuesday goes into effect in December.
Source: www.centralohio.com
Anti-smoking measure poses tough decision for bar owners (Las Vegas Sun)
Tavern operators, ambushed by the resounding passage of a strict anti-smoking measure, must now make what they say is a lose-lose business choice: Ban smoking or stop serving food.
Source: www.lasvegassun.com
Anti-smoking ads rejected, study finds (Deseret Morning News)
Anti-smoking advertising funded by big tobacco companies may not prevent children from taking up the habit and may, in fact, have harmful effects on youths, according to a new study in the American Journal of Public Health.
Source: deseretnews.com
