'Tips from smokers' campaign beat expectations

'Tips from smokers' campaign beat expectations

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The $ 54 million effort featured testimonials from former smokers who had suffered amputations, heart attacks, strokes, and head and neck surgery because of their addiction. Ads ran on television and radio, in print, and online. Along with the …
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Sheriff: County approaching homeless with compassion

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Outside the county courthouse Thursday afternoon, Neil announced plans to help the 50 to 60 homeless people that stay and sleep on the downtown county campus, including the courthouse and justice center. The initiative will be carried out in three …
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E-cigarette use doubles among US teens

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"This indicates that e-cigarettes could be a gateway to nicotine addiction and use of other tobacco products," says Matt Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. He blames this upswing on slick new marketing, which enlists celebrities …
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'How to Make Money Selling Drugs' documentary features talk-back with experts

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Drug-fueled violence afflicts every American city and the growing problem of heroin addiction has added new urgency to the drug problem debate. … Audience members had the opportunity to participate in a talk-back session with four drug reform experts …
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