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....
In 2011, the Florida Legislature enacted Chapter 381, Section 84: Comprehensive Statewide Tobacco Education and Use Prevention Program....
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. ...
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...
“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....
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. ...
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...
