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Join The Fight Against E-Cigarettes

Although the increase in youth e-cigarette use rates have slowed down, 25.6% of high schoolers and 9.1% of middle schoolers are still using e-cigarettes. Progress has been made, but the stakes are still high. It’s time to take action to end this epidemic. Check out...

Powerful Anti-Smoking Ad Campaigns Work

Can a graphic and emotional ad on TV really make a difference? The Florida Department of Health’s (FDOH) Tobacco Free Florida (TFF) campaign uses aggressive ads that show the human impact of smoking as part of a comprehensive program. FDOH and the Bureau of Tobacco...

About Laura Corbin, Bureau Chief

Laura Corbin is bureau chief of Tobacco Free Florida (TFF), the Florida Department of Health’s tobacco education, cessation and prevention program. As bureau chief, Corbin reports to the state surgeon general, who is also Florida’s secretary of health. Corbin was officially named to the position...

Additional Benefits to Quitting Tobacco

Quitting smoking has many benefits! Not only are you improving your health, you’re also saving money, feeling better, and improving relationships with loved ones around you. Check out all the ways you could benefit from quitting smoking below:...

Tips to Help You Quit Smoking

Looking for tips to help you quit smoking? Having a plan and getting support can make it easier to quit tobacco. Below you will find resources to support you and tips that are proven to increase your chances of quitting. Remember your body begins to heal...

A Clear Picture: Graphic Warnings on Tobacco Packaging

In 2009, the United States Congress passed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act with overwhelming bipartisan support,[1],[2] signed into law by President Barack Obama. This law, among many other policies, directed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue and enforce new regulations...