More Opioids Purchased Online as “Pill Mills” Close in Florida
As “pill mills” close in Florida due to increased law enforcement, the sale of opioids is booming online, according to the Palm Beach Post.
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Obama Administration Appeals Ruling on Graphic Cigarette Warning Labels
The Obama Administration has appealed a ruling by a U.S. judge that tobacco companies do not have to put graphic warning labels on cigarette packages to show the dangers of smoking.
Rappers Take Alcohol Endorsements to a New Level
Rappers are increasingly promoting alcoholic drinks in which they have financial stakes, according to the Los Angeles Times.
35 Attorneys General Ask FTC to Limit Amount of Alcohol in Single-Serving Can
Attorneys General in 35 states and the San Francisco City Attorney have asked the Federal Trade Commission to limit the amount of alcohol sold in a single-serving can. The move is aimed at reducing the amount of alcohol in Four Loko, the Des Moines Register reports.
Campaign Aimed at Reducing Teen Methamphetamine Use Expands
The Meth Project, a prevention program aimed at reducing teenage methamphetamine use, has expanded, adding online resources and a social media campaign.
Judge Rules Tobacco Companies Don’t Have to Put Graphic Labels on Cigarette Packages
A judge has ruled that tobacco companies do not have to put graphic warning labels on cigarette packages to show the dangers of smoking, the Associated Press reports.
FDA Announces Plan for $600 Million Campaign on Dangers of Tobacco Use
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will spend about $600 million over five years on a campaign to educate the public about the dangers of tobacco, the Associated Press reports.
Kentucky Cancer Center Advises Smokers to Switch to Smokeless Tobacco
A Kentucky cancer center is advising smokers to switch to smokeless tobacco. Its “Switch and Quit” campaign is creating controversy in the state and beyond.
Commentary: A Picture May Be Worth a Thousand Words, But Can It Also Save Hundreds of Thousands of Lives?
Images can be especially effective tools when they are harnessed to change social norms and prevent youth from never starting to smoke, explains Eric Asche, Chief Marketing Officer of Legacy®.
Mistrial Declared in $700 Million Lawsuit Against Tobacco Manufacturer
A Missouri judge has declared a mistrial in a $700 million lawsuit against tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris.
