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Saturday, December 28, 2013
Saturday, December 28, 2013
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QUIT SMOKING :
SDSU university bans smoking
University spokesman Greg Block said the new policy came from the University Senate and was passed with input from campus union representatives.
The campus already was largely tobacco-free but had 12 designated smoking areas. Block said workers will remove ashtrays from those areas and set up sandwich boards announcing the new policy before students return.
“I’m sure there will be people who don’t like the policy,” Block said, adding that the school has been working on ways to ease the transition to a smoke-free campus.
The policy prohibits smoking in all buildings and vehicles owned, occupied or leased by SDSU. Outdoor smoking on any campus property, including parking lots, also is prohibited.
The policy also prohibits the distribution of free tobacco products, advertising of tobacco products and sponsorships from tobacco companies.
Block said SDSU took a cue from UC San Diego, which created an informational website about its own nonsmoking policy that was implemented in September.
The website includes information to help students and faculty quit smoking and even provides a phone number to make appointments with counselors. A form that can be downloaded includes links and phone numbers to find other programs to help quit smoking.
The site also gives advice about how to talk to others who are spotted smoking on campus.
“As a member of the campus community, you play a vital role in supporting the policy, educating students, faculty, staff and visitors, and exemplifying social responsibility,” the site advises.
“There’s going to be smoking on campus, and hopefully people will be civil about it,” Block said.
People who come into contact with smokers are told to be respectful and have empathy, and the site offers a few scripts suggesting what to say in different situations.
“I wanted to let you know that SDSU is now a tobacco-free campus,” one sample script reads. “I know that this is a new policy and as a tobacco user, this must be a significant change for you. If you’re interested in our campus resources for tobacco cessation, a variety of in-person or online resources are listed at: http://smokefree.sdsu.edu.”
As with the prohibition against skateboarding at SDSU, block said he expects the non-smoking rule will be enforced voluntarily by people on campus.
“It’s called social enforcement,” he said. “Our police officers are not going to be walking around and giving tickets.”
Some students found on campus during the winter break questioned how the new policy could be enforced.
“I’m not sure it will work,” said Jin Salamack, a junior studying graphic design. “I feel like the students who do smoke will end up smoking all over campus. Now they just smoke in the designated areas.”
Although a non-smoker himself, Salamack said he has no problem with students who smoke on campus, which some do to relieve stress during finals.
Pradeep Reddy, an international graduate student studying TV and film, quit a 10-year smoking habit just six months ago. He also said he thinks the policy will be hard to enforce.
“I don’t see people quitting because of this,” he said.
Reddy said he has no problem with students smoking on campus, as long as they don’t leave cigarette butts behind.
Mark Losp, a junior studying business, is a non-smoker who is happy to see the new policy because it will get rid of second-hand smoke.
“Right now one of the designated smoking areas is by the engineering building, and a buddy says, ‘I wish they didn’t have it there because I can still smell it,’” Losp said. “The wind is going to carry the smoke.”
UC San Diego’s smoking ban was implemented about four months before the UC system was scheduled to introduce a similar prohibition on its 10 campuses. Smoking has been prohibited at UC medical centers since 2011, and UCLA introduced its own smoking ban last April.
According to Americans for Nonsmoker’s Rights, more than 1,180 colleges nationwide have adopted smoke-free policies. Of those, 798 also have imposed tobacco-free rules.
Point Loma Nazarene University and most community colleges in the county prohibit smoking on campus. Outdoor smoking areas still exist at Cal State San Marcos University and Southwestern College.
Monday, December 23, 2013
Monday, December 23, 2013
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Read this book : Simple Principles to Quit Smoking
smoking cessationSimon Cowell to quit smoking
Simon Cowell has promised to try and quit smoking when his son is born, but admitted while he has tried using "e -cigarette'', he feels simply cutting down on his habit is the best way forward.
Simon Cowell will try to quit smoking around his baby son.
The media mogul's girlfriend Lauren Silverman is pregnant with their first child, and he has no intention of lighting up a cigarette in front of their offspring, and plans to cut down on his habit.
Asked by LBC 97.3 radio if he'll smoke in front of his son, he said: ''No, I won't do that, I've learnt that.
''I'm trying to do electronic cigarettes, they're not bad. But moderation would be better.''
The 'X Factor' boss had previously insisted while he wouldn't kick the habit for good, he was already looking at ways to make his home baby-proof so he can raise his son in the best possible environment.
Recently talking about the changes he'll have to make Simon, 54, noted he will have a dedicated ''smoking room'', while hiding away his booze and cigarette.
He said: ''There are a lot of boring things that happen when you cigarette .
''You have to get ride of sharp edges, cigarettes, alcohol ... then there's the toilet to make safe. But I'll have a smoking room!''
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Lung Detoxification Review
Lung Detoxification is the latest book that provides people with an advanced method to quit smoking cigarettes effortlessly. The book also reveals to people the easiest and fastest way to clean their lungs of the poisonous tar and dangerous toxin build-up, which could lead to premature lung disease and cancer. In addition, this book is penned by Mark Freeman, a health researcher and consultant who has over 19 years of experience in teaching other people how to detox their body completely without using drugs or pills. Since Mark Freeman released the “Lung Detoxification” book, a lot of people used it to discover how to cleanse their body of toxic build-up quickly, and how to prevent risks of lung diseases. Accordingly, Nathalie Garcia performed a full review about the effectiveness of this book.
A review on the Vinamy website indicates that the Lung Detoxification book will help people boost their immune system and speed up their detoxification process. This book will teach people to prevent or treat heart disease, lung cancer and strokes, expand their capillaries, and remove blockages that can cause heart attacks. In addition, inside this book, people will find out tips to get rid of their lingering smokers cough, tips to avoid bronchitis, and tips to stay off cigarettes so they can stop smelling like an ashtray. Moreover, when ordering this book, people will get some bonuses from Mark Freeman. Firstly, people will receive the “Body Cleaning Report” book, and the “Quit Smoking Report” book. Secondly, people will have the “Quitting Smoking and Body Detoxification” video, the “Top 7 Quit Smoking Mistakes” book, and the “What is A Body Detox” video. Finally, Mark Freeman will offer people the “Detox Your Body Fast” video, the “5 Detox Secrets for Cleaner Body” book, and the “Natural Body Cleansing” video.
Nathalie Garcia from the Vinamy website says: “This book covers a lot of natural and safe remedies that help people detox their lungs so they can live a healthier, happier, and more productive life. In addition, this book teaches people how to break their bad habits forever, and how to cultivate healthier habits quickly. Furthermore, by following this book, people can discover the alternative therapies, which really work for quitting smoking and cleaning their lungs. Moreover, people also have 60 days to decide if they want to keep the Lung Detoxification book or get their money back.”
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QUIT SMOKING :
NO SMOKING in UC Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ -- With the turn of the new year, UC Santa Cruz smokers will have to leave campus to light up -- or quit entirely.
"The policy applies to everyone on campus, whether they're students, staff, academics, contractors or visitors," said Saladin Sale, the director of Risk Services at UCSC.
The move, which begins Jan. 1, is part of a University of California initiative banning tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, from university owned or managed buildings. According to material provided by the UC system, 8 percent of UCSC students smoke, compared with about 20 percent of college students nationwide. About 10 percent of staffers smoke.
"I've had more students come in for cessation support in the past two to three weeks than in the past 10 years," said Meg Kobe earlier this month. Kobe is the director of Student Health Outreach and Promotion. "I've probably had 25 people come in for help. It used to be one or two a year."
To get the word out, the school has placed posters around campus, sent out campuswide emails, and held events to promote education about the policy. One college gave out s'mores to students who listened to information about the health or environmental impacts of tobacco use.
"I know a lot of people are upset," said Jessica Perrin, a junior at UCSC. "As a nonsmoker with asthma, I'm pretty happy though."
Although the school will have the ability to enforce the rule using citations or disciplinary action, it is trying to focus its approach on explaining to the offenders about the ban and the dangers of smoking.
"I remember the culture change, when smoking was first prohibited in restaurants. It was mostly peer pressure. People came up and respectfully asked people to comply," Sale said. "Our approach to compliance is going to be based on education."
Members of the community who use tobacco products aren't out in the cold. Kobe and her team at Student Health Outreach and Promotion are meeting with any students to help them understand their options, whether it's using nicotine gum on campus or quitting entirely. For those who choose to stop smoking, the department has put together a "Quit Kit," a box filled with hard candies to chew and rubber bands to fidget with during cravings, pamphlets on shaking up routines and phone numbers to call to help kick the habit.
There's even a button for students to wear that says, "Go easy on me. I'm quitting smoking." Those with desperate cravings can call a "quit line," available in six languages, to "talk 'em down," as Kobe puts it.
"If you don't have a plan, your chance of success is not very good," Kobe said. "The idea of white-knuckling it really isn't effective for most people."
The school is relying on education and support, rather than punishment, to change the culture of the school away from tobacco use, Sale said. The plan also doesn't have anything to say about marijuana, or the famous on-campus 4/20 celebration.
"Marijuana is already regulated under federal law. This isn't going to change that at all. I really can't predict what effect on marijuana smokers will be -- the focus here is on nicotine," Sale said.
The UC schools are far from the first higher education institutions to ban tobacco products. More than 1,100 other colleges and universities across the country have banned smoking, and about 800 of those have banned all tobacco products, including chew and snuff, according to Sale.
Human health is not the only thing being protected by the ban. Cigarette butts are non-biodegradable, and contain concentrated amounts of the carcinogens and other chemicals that make cigarettes so dangerous, according to the American Lung Association. They often make their way into storm drains and out to sea.
"Especially on this campus, we're creating such a rich, beautiful environment. It feels like a missed opportunity" not to ban smoking, Kobe said.
Both Kobe and Sale strongly emphasized that the cessation programs aren't about shaming people, they're about helping them make the decisions that are right for them.
"We're going to approach this as an education and research community, with respect for each other. I think UCSC will become a stronger community as we successfully navigate this course change," Sale said.
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Sunday, December 22, 2013
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QUIT SMOKING
e-cigarettes is banned indoor
Mentioned by NPR earlier today, the New York City Council has modified the current smoking ban within public places to include electronic cigarettes, devices that emit a steam-like vapor rather than smoke. The decision passed in a 43 to 8 vote, thus e-cigarettes will not be allowed in bars, restaurants, office buildings, beaches or other public areas. This means that office workers will have to exit to designated smoking areas in order to use their e-cigarette as opposed to puffing away at their desk. Assuming Mayor Michael Bloomberg signs the bill before leaving office at the end of the year, smoking e-cigarettes will be prohibited in public places after a 120 day waiting period.
For those unfamiliar with e-cigarettes, the device is a long metal tube which contains a nicotine-infused liquid. The liquid comes in traditional flavors such as menthol as well as a varied range of flavors that include different types of fruit, chocolate, coffee, bacon, bubble gum, cinnamon, maple syrup and Coca-Cola. When a smoker takes a puff of the e-cigarette, the liquid in the device is heated and a vapor is pushed out on the opposite end of the device. However, since the vapor doesn’t contain the tar found in regular cigarette smoke, it’s thought to be less harmful than traditional cigarettes.
When considering the ban on e-cigarettes, the New York City Council was concerned that not enough research has been done on the effects of the vapor emitted from the device. Members of the council were also concerned that the use of e-cigarettes in areas that banned traditional cigarettes would undermine the enforcement of the original law. In other words, authorities would have to spend time checking to see what type of cigarette is being smoked when attempting to discourage the smoking of traditional cigarettes.
Proponents of e-cigarettes are concerned that this could trigger a domino effect in states that strictly regulate traditional cigarettes. Speaking in favor of e-cigarettes, former Surgeon General Richard Carmona sent a letter to the council which stated “I’m extremely concerned that a well-intentioned but scientifically unsupported effort like the current proposal to include electronic cigarettes in New York’s current smoking ban, could constitute a giant step backward in the effort to defeat tobacco smoking.” However, it’s important to note that Carmona is also a board member for NJOY, a popular manufacturer of electronic cigarettes.
While more study is likely needed to determine the long-term health effects of the e-cigarette vapor, a medical study published in The Lancet during September 2013 found that the use of e-cigarettes was just as effective as nicotine patches when attempting to quit smoking and there were few adverse effects.
Interestingly, New York City recently changed the age law that restricts the purchase of all tobacco products to people under 18 and increased that age limit to 21. While that policy has yet to take effect in the the city, it’s going to to be one of the strictest age limits in the entire country. However, New York City wasn’t the first area of the United States to ban e-cigarette smoking in public places. Utah, North Dakota and New Jersey have already put statewide bans in place and Boston has banned the use of the device within the workplace.
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