The common practice at Winnipeg Health Sciences Center and University of Alberta Hospital is non-compliance. Both facilities maintain a campus-wide smoking ban that has been in effect for over three years.
Researchers from the University of Manitoba, University of Alberta and the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority decided to look at the consequences. They interviewed patients and held focus groups with staff. The study of continued smoking was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
This post was posted in Smoking Statistics and was tagged with Quit Smoking, smoking bans, addiction, habit
Tips, Techniques, Tricks, and Suggestions to Assist with Quitting Smoking
Posted on August 5, 2011 by Mysti Reutlinger
Quitting smoking is a personal decision for every person out there. For some, the urge to quit smoking comes with seeing the devastating health risks common with cigarettes. Others quit to save money or at the seemingly unending requests of loved ones. No matter your reason for quitting smoking, preparing yourself for the journey is vital for your success.
List the reasons why you want to quit smoking and carry it with you. Having a detailed list of why you want to quit smoking at your finger tips can help stave off cravings while you work through the withdrawals. The list you create should be more than just a Continue Reading
This post was posted in Quit Smoking and was tagged with tobacco, Quit Smoking, stop smoking, smoking, quitting smoking, nicotine addiction, smoking cessation, smoking addiction, tobacco addiction, addiction
Smokers and Children: Changing their desire to smoke
Posted on May 20, 2011 by Mysti Reutlinger
This post was posted in Smoking Statistics and was tagged with tobacco, smoking, cigarettes, addiction, children, health effects
Nicotine Facts
Posted on May 16, 2011 by Mysti Reutlinger
There is always a great deal of controversy surrounding products containing nicotine. We know cigarettes are deadly. It is the delivery system of cigarettes that causes harm to the body. We breathe in smoke, tar, and in the ballpark of 7000 chemicals for that bit of nicotine to satisfy the deep longing to appease the mind and subsequently the body. The one key part of cigarettes that keeps people coming back for more is nicotine.
It's time to debunk common myths about Nicotine and enjoy some fun and interesting facts.
This post was posted in Fun Stuff and was tagged with nicotine, smoking, electronic cigarettes, addiction, facts, origination
Illinois Casinos: Another Wait Before Voting on Smoking Ban
Posted on May 12, 2011 by Mysti Reutlinger
According to an article in the Chicago Tribune, Illinois Senator Martin Sandoval (D-Cicero) opted to hold off calling the bill proposed to bring smoking back into casinos to the committee floor for vote. Senator Sandoval plans to work this weekend to solidify possible votes to ensure the bill makes way to the full Senate for a vote.
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton plans to vote “no” on the bill and fight to snuff it out.
This post was posted in Environment and was tagged with smoking, addiction, alternatives, state budgets, gambling, casinos, legislature
The Average Craving Can Feel Anything But
Posted on May 12, 2011 by Mysti Reutlinger
This post was posted in Quit Smoking and was tagged with tobacco, Quit Smoking, smoking, cigarette cravings, cravings, addiction, alternatives
Adults Exposed to Second Hand Smoke as Children
Posted on May 11, 2011 by Mysti Reutlinger
This post was posted in Quit Smoking and was tagged with e-cig, smoking, secondhand smoke, cigarettes, addiction
How many alpha 5's do you have?
Posted on January 31, 2011 by RB
This post was posted in Uncategorized and was tagged with Electronic Cigarette, nicotine, addiction
Nicotine...a retrospective
Posted on November 15, 2010 by RB
This post was posted in Smoking Statistics and was tagged with Electronic Cigarette, nicotine, addiction
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