A year has passed since CVS introduced a policy ceasing the sale of tobacco cigarettes in stores, but has this lead to an overall reduction in the amount of cigarettes purchased? According to preliminary data released by CVS, the answer is yes. While... Read More
New Studies Focusing on Smoking Cessation
Two studies have recently shed more light on the world of smokers. Both studies have a foundation in behavior and biology. The focus of these studies has been quitting, specifically how some people are able to quit smoking easier than others. Study #1... Read More
The Great Debate: Is President Obama Still Smoking Cigarettes?
Even though there are many more important issues to talk about in regards President Barack Obama’s 8-year span in the White House, people continue to bring up the fact that he is an alleged occasional smoker. Regardless of his political policies, his... Read More
Fewer People than Ever are Lighting Up!
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates the number of adults who smoke in the U.S. is at a historic low – or at least the lowest since the CDC started tracking smoking rates in 1965. In 2005, the smoking rate... Read More