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State psychiatric hospitals go tobacco free
On January 5th, 2010 seven psychiatric hospitals in Georgia will go tobacco-free. Officials at Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville are already preparing for the change.
Running with Memory: An Interview with Augusten Burroughs
From childhood memories of badgering his parents into giving him decent presents, and biting off a life-sized Santa's waxen face in an early mixture of sexual arousal and primal hunger, to episodes of communing with the homeless in New York's wintry Yuletide streets, or sharing a first Christmas with a great love, Burroughs warms--and ...
Shoot the fat guys, hang the smokers
Dear Joe, I smoke cigarettes. This is my 49th or 50th year -- don't know which. When this war on smokers really heated up, in the late 90's, I wrote to a friend in San Francisco, and asked her what was going on.
New Ways to Use the Nicotine Patch
As smokers consider quitting on the Great American Smokeout - Thursday, November 19th - many are frustrated that over-the-counter nicotine patches, gum, and lozenges have not worked for them.
If you've ever tried to give up smoking, you know how hard it can be. Someone who has never smoked cannot understand how tough it is.
Reynolds said to be in talks with maker of nicotine products
Reynolds, which makes Camel cigarettes and Grizzly snuff, wants to acquire closely held Niconovum AB as a way to reach consumers trying to stop smoking, said the person, who declined to be identified because the negotiations are private.
Obradovich: Edgy Conlin hopes to tap voter anger
Roxanne Conlin perches carefully on a floral sofa in the parlor of her southwest Des Moines mansion and speaks slowly and deliberately about her political background and philosophy as a potential Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate.
The best way to give up smoking
Combining a nicotine patch with an 'as you need it' nicotine lozenge or gum could be the best way to help smokers give up the habit, a new study has found.
Celebrity Swag: How to Get Stars to Use Your Products - Beauty BLab
Email this Posted Oct 29th 2009 at 9:00AM by Karen Robinovitz Nicky Hilton is a fan of Huge Lips, Skinny Hips.
Even Light Smoking Affects Young Adults' Arteries
Smoking just one cigarette stiffens the arteries of young adults by 25 percent, says a new study.
Congratulations on Your Decision to Quit Smoking
Congratulations on Your Decision to Quit Smoking - " NRT Can Help You Succeed! Congratulations! You made the decision to quit smoking.
Nicotine gum may help smokers quit gradually
Smokers who want to wean themselves from cigarettes rather than quit all at once may benefit from using nicotine gum, a new study suggests.
Hayes artist reveals latest campaign poster
WITH Bonfire Night creeping up on us one artist has come up with innovative campaign posters to remind people of the dangers of fireworks.
Electronic cigarettes: In need of FDA regulation?
They look like cigarettes, but they have names most people have never heard of: Gamucci, Cloud 9, and Njoy.
Meet other parents of December 2009 kids and share parenting stories as your children grow.
Smokers could get nicotine gum on NHS 'indefinitely'
Smokers who claim they cannot quit could get nicotine gum and inhalers on the NHS indefinitely, as the NHS rationing body discusses how to deal with hardened addicts.
Local smokers dreading tax increase
Marc Grass lights a cigarette, while his fiance Courtney Rogers talks with a friend on Barnum Avenue in Stratford, Monday, Sept.
I quit smoking 7 days ago. I need someone to talk to about cravings between tasks.
Friday Night: Puccini's Il Trittico at War Memorial Opera House
Puccini's Il Trittico War Memorial Opera House Sept. 18, 2009 Better than: Nicorette If you're trying not to fall off the no-smoking wagon, be warned that SF Opera's current production of Giacomo Puccini's Il Trittico may leave you with a powerful urge to light up.
Kicking The Habit: Quitting Is A Gas
Gabriele Ritzheimer "I'm a police officer and I work patrol. When I was under stress, it was a chain-smoking experience.
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