Quit Smoking News Archive

• Patients who unknowingly took part in experiment sue hospital (Haaretz Daily)
Two women are to submit a class action suit worth NIS 105 million on Wednesday against the Beilinson Hospital, Rabin Medical Center in Petach Tikva and the Clalit HMO. The two women who intended to quit smoking had allegedly been given injections without being told they were participating in an experiment, and without being asked to sign consent forms in accordance with health regulations.
• New Year's resolutions not easy to keep (The Beacon News)
Every Jan. 1, flush with the possibilities of a newly dawning year, people are inspired to make New Year's resolutions. They swear that this is the year they will follow through ? they'll lose weight; they'll quit smoking; they'll exercise.
• Local News Free meds for smokers in study (Thunder Bay Post)
Smokers are about to get some help kicking the habit. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in partnership with the Ministry of Health promotion and Pfizer consumer healthcare announced a new study aimed at helping Ontarians quit smoking.
• Smoking shelter fuels state spending debate (The Myrtle Beach Sun News)
At the same time the state is rolling out a $1 million program to help its employees and retirees quit smoking, the Department of Revenue is building a $32,460 smoking shelter to ensure that department workers can get their nicotine fix in comfort.
• Another resolution: increase recycling (Barrington Courier-Review)
Quit smoking. Exercise more regularly. Avoid sweets. Keep in better touch with family and friends.
• Revenue workers get place to light up (The State)
This might be called burning the cigarette at both ends ? but some people say it?s also burning South Carolina taxpayers.
• Thayer sophomore takes bold steps (Town Online)
Alexis Claytor is on a mission. The articulate, mature 15-year old wants people to quit smoking, especially teens. Better yet, she?d like to see her peers never even pick up the addictive habit.
• Resolutions are intimidating (The Shelby County Reporter)
I used to have a traditional New Year?s Eve resolution. Each year, I would vow to quit smoking. The funny thing is, I don?t smoke. I made this resolution because I knew it was one I could keep.