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. ...
“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....
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...
In 2006, Florida voters approved Amendment 4, The Florida Use of Tobacco Settlement Funds Amendment, by a vote of 60.93% to 39.07%. As a result, the following text was added to the Florida Constitution. ...
