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Author: Tobacco Free Florida
The History of Tobacco Companies Targeting Youth
April 4, 2019
Evidence shows that the tobacco industry has targeted young people for decades. One tobacco company even referred to them as “replacement smokers.” And while many teens think they can quit whenever they want, out of every 4 young smokers, only 1 will quit before adulthood....
Quitting Tobacco Takes Time… and Sometimes Several Attempts
January 28, 2019
Quitting smoking is a process, and for many people that process could take several attempts before quitting for good. If you slip or relapse, don’t get discouraged. You’re not alone. About half of quit attempts fail within the first week and most slips or relapses...
No Smoke, No Mirrors, Just Progress
December 5, 2018
In November 2006, Florida voters overwhelmingly approved Amendment 4, establishing a comprehensive tobacco education and use prevention program. Further defined under Florida Statutes, the Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida’s (BTFF) goals include reducing tobacco use, reducing exposure to secondhand smoke, and enforcing the Florida Clean...
How Tobacco Impacts the LGBTQ+ Community
September 18, 2018
The LGBTQ+ community has been struggling with public acceptance and social stigma for years. Conditions are slowly improving in our society, but unfortunately LGBTQ+ people still face discrimination today. This added stress often leads people to pick up cigarette smoking as a way to cope....
The Link Between African Americans and Menthol Cigarettes
October 31, 2017
If it seems like most smokers in Black communities smoke menthol cigarettes, it’s not a coincidence. For years, the tobacco industry has heavily targeted African-Americans with menthol cigarette marketing through culturally tailored advertising images and messages....
Group Quit Calendar
August 5, 2017
The Florida Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) program has two types of courses to help you quit: single session (meeting once) and multisession (meeting once a week for several weeks). They will provide you with the valuable tools you need to help you quit tobacco....
Smoking and Stress
November 2, 2016
Ask Floridians why they still smoke, and you often hear that cigarette smoking “relieves stress.” While most people know the serious health risks of smoking and the benefits of quitting, it can be tough to give up cigarettes when used to cope with stress. ...
Statement from Florida’s State Surgeon General Regarding CVS Caremark Announcement
May 16, 2014
“I want to congratulate CVS Caremark for today’s bold decision that will lead to better health. Removing cigarettes from their more than 700 locations in Florida is welcome news for the families and communities of our state....
What Smoking Costs Employers
May 16, 2014
Smoking cigarettes comes with many steep costs. It costs many smokers their health, their money and their time with friends and family. And the consequences do not stop there; employers are paying the price as well. In Florida, the annual direct costs to the economy...