tobacco

Oregon Tobacco Quit Line Offers More Online Coaching

Smokers who use Quit Line report better chances of breaking the habit
November 16, 2011 --Almost 70 percent of Oregon tobacco users want to quit, and those who use the free Oregon Tobacco Quit Line have a better chance of breaking their addiction for good. New online coaching services, in addition to phone coaching, make the Quit Line more convenient and accessible than ever. Read More >>

Hookah Lounge Owners Fear Bill Bad for Business

Anti-tobacco advocates cite dangers of hookah smoking and its appeal to teens, but lounge owners say they provide a safe cultural experience
March 2, 2011 – Health advocates strongly support a bill that would shutter Oregon’s hookah lounges, citing their smoking-centric atmosphere and targeted marketing to youth. Read More >>

Legislators, Health Advocates Call for Tobacco Tax Hikes

At the same time, tobacco proponents want to make it easier to get cigarettes by expanding the definition of a smoke shop
February 8, 2011--Anti-tobacco advocates have an ambitious agenda, and are backing a bevy of bills slated to appear before the Oregon Legislature in the coming weeks. But to succeed, they’ll have to overcome public perception, healthcare priority shifts and an extremely well-funded opposition.   Read More >>

"Quit Smoking" Programs Reduce Premiums

How a new law requiring insurers to boost smoking cessation benefits is a win-win for everyone, that is, if they know about it
May 26, 2010 -- A months-old Oregon law that requires health insurers to offer benefits encouraging people to quit smoking could become one of the state's most cost-effective healthcare policies, at least in one doctor's opinion. Read More >>
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