smoking cessation

Millions for "smoking cessation programs" to lessen the medical costs? I thought that was why they were hiking the taxes? And how is this a Stimulus for the economy?

You could almost say the same thing about the millions to research climate change. How does that result in good jobs for the "failing" middle class? Not sure. It does further the global warming agenda, though.
I do find that the benefits of fewer smokers won't be felt for years, and by then they'll perhaps be suffering from smoking-related illnesses and the benefit may very well cancel itself out.

2009-01-28 20:51:05 by Sara

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Why are they wanting to spend millions on smoking cessation when they want to expand SCHIP at the same time PAID FOR by cigarette tax? Isn't that counter-productive? I'm a democrat but this just makes no sense to me at all. I say choose one or the other.
tribeca_belle: I understand it would save money on healthcare, but I just hope they are able to fund the SCHIP some other way. I don't know where they will get the money if less people smoke when all the other stuff is yet to be paid for. In my opinion, it would be better to tax junk food more than cigarettes. The taxes on cigarettes are already so high many people I know roll their own because they are almost half the price.

Why not choose both? I don't understand what you are complaining about. Smoking cessation is aided by higher taxes on cigarettes. That is entirely consistent. If SCHIP is partially funded by cigarette taxes and the smoking cessation programs work, then they can find alternative methods for funding. I am not an anti-smoking advocate but it is indisputable common sense that smoking-related illnesses cause greater expenses in our health care system.

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Have been advised that this could be of assistance to smoking cessation, how true is this and how does it all work?

Hello =)

It is a silly way to say "hypnotism".....

It works for about 10% of the people who try it......

If it's not very expensive, give it a try....

Namaste, and Happy New Year!!!

--Tom

2006-12-27 14:16:00 by shynecan

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Is it safe to take Chantix (smoking cessation drug) and Meridia simultaneously? I am on Chantix (beginning week 4 tomorrow, should be on it 12 weeks) and have a prescription for Meridia. They both affect the brain. Chantix blocks receptors that give you a dopamine reward when you smoke and Meridia is said to "affect appetite control centers of the brain".

Meridia is among other things a dopamine reuptake inhibitor, and also affects some other neurotransmitters the activity of which could also potentially be affected by Chantix. There is also some possibility that Meridia, like other SSRI's, causes suicidal ideation, which is a known problem with Chantix. It seems to me that you should consult your doctor and pharmacist before combining the drugs and if your doctor agrees consider waiting until you've finished the Chantix to start on the Meridia. I've used Chantix myself and know that it does some weird things, no reason to push things if you don't have to.

2008-10-29 15:21:08 by Laura J

I have quit smoking cigarettes...today is day 23. Just wondering if anyone knew of any websites related to smoking cessation (information, support, tips etc).

Yes I know of some. Look below for links. In addition try these search terms in your browser:

Quit Smoking
Smoking Cessation
Smoke Free
Stop Smoking
Tobacco Free

I wish you good luck in this process.

Sincerely,
Terry

2007-05-27 07:58:35 by Amanda