Smoking is something that can seriously damage oral health. According to WebMD, cigarette use can lead to increased buildup of plaque and tartar on the teeth, a higher risk of gum disease and oral cancer and other major and minor problems such as bad breath and loss of bone in the jaw.
As a result, dentists are often encouraging their patients to give up the habit. Recently, Mobi Health News reported that the company Aetna is giving dentists tablet computers that are equipped with smoking cessation programs designed to help them encourage patients to quit.
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Dawn Day, a cashier at DIY Tobacco in Bremerton, said they call their product “smokes” instead of cigarettes to make the distinction between machine-rolled tobacco and manufactured cigarettes like Marlboro or Camel. Customers buy loose tobacco and rolling papers then rent time on a machine which can make up to 200 cigarettes in eight minutes.
A carton of smokes costs about $32 while a carton of manufactured cigarettes at a retail location costs about $80. read more…
It’s Oklahoma’s leading cause of preventable death and this week, Gov. Mary Fallin hopes to call attention to the cost of tobacco use.
While the negative health effects are often highlighted, Tobacco-Free Oklahoma Week brings to light the enormous financial burden posed by smoking.
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North Rock Creek Public School (NRC) joins a family of tobacco-free campuses after adopting a 24/7 tobacco-free school policy Jan. 9, 2012. Effective the first day of the 2012-2013 school year, tobacco in any form will not be used by anyone, anywhere, anytime on school campus. The policy covers all school events after school hours, including outdoor events—24 hours a day, seven days a week. The NRC School Board recognizes the importance of adult role modeling to students and is dedicated to providing a healthy environment for staff, students and visitors. read more…
Police found 593 marijuana plants growing inside a five-story building near the Bronx Zoo on Tuesday and arrested three Bronx men for running a massive drug ring.
The suspects — 24-year-old Brian Munoz, 25-year-old Diego Reyes and 23-year-old Victor Reyes — were charged with criminal possession of marijuana and criminal use of drug paraphernalia.
Authorities say the three suspects ran a “sophisticated operation” that took up all five floors at 610 Morris Park Avenue, and the building had a watering system, electrical system, carbon dioxide system and a ventilation system to help the high-grade marijuana grow. read more…
Helping smokers kick butts
The first in a series of free smoking cessation classes begins this afternoon at the Christian County Health Department.
Funded by a Missouri Foundation for Health grant to Missouri State University’s Ozarks Public Health Institute, the Kick It! classes will meet at 5:30 p.m. every other week for the next eight weeks and offer support, monitoring and incentives for smokers to quit as well as nicotine replacement therapy.
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Nearly two months after the district administration banned hookah bars in Gurgaon, they are back in business. District magistrate PC Meena had invoked Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code to impose the ban on November 29 last year. The order was passed following reports that hookah bars were serving tobacco molasses containing nicotine which is injurious to health of people, especially college students who flock to such eateries. read more…
Casper to consider smoking ban
The Casper City Council last week voted to open up the debate on whether there should be a smoking ban in bars, restaurants and other businesses.
While the exact scope of the ban hasn’t yet been established, one proposal will likely be a measure put forward by Smoke Free Wyoming that would prohibit smoking in all businesses.
“I believe we have the non-smoking group coming February 13,” said Mayor Kenyne Schlager. “At that point, I think we would have to do some options, so we can take a look at what might be the avenue you want to research.” read more…
Low tobacco drags down TSL profits
The group recorded profits of $1,7 million compared to $2,3 million in 2010.
Although the group recorded a decline in profits, its revenue rose to $47,9 million indicating a 29% increase from $37,2 million during the comparative period.
Company chairman Charles Nyereyegona said: This decline was attributable to lower than expected tobacco output, increased operating costs and downward pressures on selling prices.
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Tobacco auctions likely to be put off
There seems to be no end to tobacco cultivators’ travails with the Tobacco Board likely to delay auctions in the state. After auctions in neighbouring Karnataka, too, got delayed, the board has been unable to finalise the sale calendar for Andhra Pradesh in the coming season.
According to sources, auctions are likely to begin in the middle of March, almost three weeks behind schedule. Last year, tobacco auctions began on February 21.
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