Millions Die From Smoking Yearly

A new study has found that nearly 6 million people in the world will die from tobacco use in 2010. Next year tobacco users around the world will pass away due to cancer, heart disease, emphysema and many other illnesses, according to cancer experts. The World Lung Foundation and the American Cancer Society have estimated that tobacco use will cost $500 billion worldwide, in medical expenses. A committee has been set up by the...

Parents a Major Influence on Teens' Smoking H...

Parents and friends have a major effect on whether or not a teenager becomes an active smoker. But a new study has found that parents are the key element as to whether a teen just experiments with smoking or becomes a regular smoker. The study followed 270 teenagers who smoked occasionally before high school, and it was found that by the time they hit 12th graid more than half of them had made it a daily habit. The likelihood...

Brad Pitt's Smoking Habit

Smoking is becoming almost a shameful thing for those that are still addicted to nicotine. But it seems that talking about smoking pot has become less of a big deal. Even actor Brad Pitt has admitted that he quit smoking pot when he became a father, as he wanted to take care of his child as best he possibly could. He became a father as soon he started dating actress Angelina Jolie, as she already had an adopted son...

The Root of Nicotine Addiction

One thing the majority of smokers have in common is that if they could go back in time they probably never would have picked up that first cigarette. Smokers start smoking for many reason, with the main one being a need to fit in with the crowd. But there is also an element of curiosity, and most non-smokers can't deny that they have not felt it. Finally there is the added belief that it suppresses appetite and helps you...

First Lawsuit Against Electronic Cigarettes

It has only been a month or so since information about the possible hazards of "electronic cigarettes" has been released, and lawsuits are already being filed. In Oregon Attorney General John Kroger filed a suit against Smoking Everywhere, an "electronic cigarette" company based in Florida. The suit claims that the company made false claims about the safety of the gadget, and it was felt that the...

The book you shouldn't miss – Smoke Scr...

I'm glad to report that we have a new Smokeen friend – Rich White from Smoke Screens. He's about to release the book called "Smoke Screens: The Truth About Tobacco," offering an objective analysis of the science and politics of the smoking issue. You know how annoyed you are with all the smoking bans being implemented around the world — well you can read more about it in the book, to help you...