In 2006, U.S. District Court Judge Gladys Kessler found tobacco companies guilty of breaking civil racketeering laws. It was found that the tobacco industry spent decades engaged in fraud and lying to the public about the dangers of smoking. Judge Kessler ruled that...
Everyone knows someone who uses tobacco. Maybe you want them to give up the habit, but you stay silent because too often the topic is met with resistance, defiance or worse. If they aren’t ready yet, how do you help someone stop smoking or dipping? What can you say or...
In Oklahoma, heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and lung disease are the leading causes of death. Tobacco is proven to cause all of them. After witnessing tobacco’s heartbreaking impact, many of us have felt helpless and angry. While you may not be able to...
Being a parent is one of the most rewarding jobs out there. It’s also one of the toughest, especially when it comes to discussing important issues like tobacco use. But as statistics show, youth tobacco use is a serious problem: It’s inevitable that your child will...
Do you have a friend or a loved one who uses tobacco? Most of us do. Because we love them, we want them to live long, happy, healthy lives. While they have to make the decision to quit themselves, you can encourage and support them along the way. Once they’ve chosen...
While cigarette smoking is declining, e-cigarette use or “vaping” is on the rise. The phenomenon has kick-started a national debate: Is it harmless? Is vaping healthier than smoking cigarettes? This has started a new trend of nicotine myths. While scientists are still...
