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Federal cuts will likely result in more tobacco products on the market
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What federal health agency cuts mean for tobacco control
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the elimination or significant reduction of staff at two essential agencies that regulate tobacco products, monitor tobacco use, and provide resources to quit. These cuts will have a profound impact on federal tobacco control efforts and will likely result in more tobacco products coming on the market and almost no new regulations issued to reduce tobacco-related death and disease. Check our webpage, which will be updated with future developments, to stay appraised of the impact of these federal cuts on tobacco control efforts.
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Why the "cold turkey" method doesn't work
Whether someone is quitting smoking, vaping, or any other tobacco product, quitting nicotine is difficult. It’s especially hard to quit “cold turkey” – meaning to stop abruptly without any support or nicotine replacement medications. Access to a network of support – such as counselling, nicotine replacement therapy such as nicotine gum or patches, digital tools, or encouragement from friends or family, can make all the difference. Nobody should have to “white knuckle” through quitting nicotine - here are some proven-effective alternatives backed by science.
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This week in tobacco policy news
Williamstown, Massachusetts: The town council voted to implement a ban on smoking or vaping tobacco products in apartments with more than four units. This is the first municipal smokefree housing law passed outside of California.
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