WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is moving forward with plans to mandate lower nicotine levels in cigarettes in the final days of President Biden's term, according to a new report, which critics say could cause Americans to smoke more and fuel organized crime cartels.
International NGOs Accused of Corruption, Policy Manipulation, and Breaking Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The Coalition of Asia Pacific Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) today calls attention to a growing international scandal involving prominent anti-tobacco organisations and their alleged misuse of funds to manipulate policies in developing countries, potentially violating both local laws and the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
Imagine you're addicted to Maltesers. You know, the small, round chocolates that when you eat one, you just can’t help but take another. Imagine for a moment that you’re hopelessly dependent on Maltesers. When you get up in the morning, you can’t help but eat one (or five). When you’re on your way to work: Maltesers. Whenever you take a break: Maltesers. Whenever you’re happy: Maltesers. Whenever you’re sad: Maltesers. Whenever you’re stressed: Maltesers.
A national dialogue advocating increased tobacco taxes to enhance public health and government revenue was held at the Sheraton Hotel, organised by the Shastho Shurokkha Foundation.
The government has imposed a ban on the import of e-cigarettes or electronic nicotine delivery systems to protect public health.
A doctor had some words of warning for people who think vaping is the answer to quitting the smoking habit – as it doesn't always work for everyone. Here's what he said
On January 7, the cabinet of Thailand approved a proposal from the Ministry of Education that prohibits students from possessing electronic cigarettes and electronic baraku. Those items join cigarettes and narcotics on the nation’s list of prohibited items under the Child Protection Act.
When someone you care about decides to break up with nicotine, it's important to know how to support them. Parting ways with vaping – or any tobacco product – can be difficult, and encouragement from friends and family can make a big difference.
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