Mission Statement

The mission of re:TH!NK, the Lakeshore Tobacco Prevention Network, is to improve the health of our residents by reducing tobacco use and exposure through prevention strategies which include community outreach and involvement to move policy forward collaboratively, across our multi-jurisdictional area.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

New Smokeless Products' Dangers Exposed


Two recent articles exposing the harmfullness of some of the new products developed by RJR and other tobacco companies just hit the media markets. Just another reason why comprensive tobacco prevention and control funding is needed. Click on the links below to view the articles.

MSNBC: "Tobacco ‘mints’ tied to kids’ poisoning" http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36564107

The New York Times: "Flavored tobacco pellets are denounced as a lure to young users"
http://nyti.ms/cruWFh

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