Many smokers still think filters make cigarettes safer. But they actually make them more harmful, and the tobacco industry has known about this for a long time.
Immediate cash incentives have been shown to be more effective in helping people quit, and cost us less in the long-run.
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Tobacco control policies, like advertising bans, are not top of people's minds as a reason for quitting smoking. But they create a climate where fewer people want to smoke, with great success.
A new analysis provides evidence that young people are more likely to graduate from e-cigarettes to smoking.
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Fewer young people are smoking, but overall smoking levels remain level. What's stopping smoking levels in all ages dropping further?
Generally, people under 40 have reported a decrease in recent illicit drug usage since 2001, while people 40 or older have reported an increase in recent years.
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The proportion of population who use legal and illegal drugs has remained stable or trended down. Fewer young people are using, but the proportion of older people using drugs and alcohol has grown.
Taking care of your kids can mean taking care of yourself, too.
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Cigarette brands present images of slender, stylish women and strong, independent men. Plain packaging breaks this positive brand identity for some smokers.
The effective ban on e-cigarettes in Australia forces people to access unregulated nicotine products to help them quit smoking.
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