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Updating on vaping regulations in Arizona

E-cigarettes could nearly double in price if a new bill becomes law. Some shops said this could put this out of business, but others say it will keep the devices out of kids' hands. Caleb Willow, a former smoker uses an e-cigarette and works at Butt Out Phoenix. "We were the second job in the entire Valley to open," Willow said. Now, SB1517, introduced by Juan Mendez would impose a 95 percent tax on the wholesale cost of vapor products. Right now, a customer would pay $20 for a bottle of e-liquid. If this tax were to become law, they'd be paying closer to $30. 13059028_g Read more......
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E-Cigarettes and Young People: A Public Health Concern

Talk with teens and young adults you know about the dangers of e-cigarette use. E-cigarettes, devices that typically deliver nicotine, flavorings, and other additives to users through an inhaled aerosol, are a rapidly emerging trend, and are especially popular among youth and young adults. These devices are referred to by a variety of names, including "e-cigs," "e-hookahs," "mods," "vape pens," "vapes," and "tank systems." E-cigarettes can also be used to deliver other drugs besides nicotine, such as marijuana. Scientists are still learning more about how e-cigarettes affect health. However, there is already enough evidence to justify efforts to prevent e-cigarette use by young people. We know that the vapor from e-cigarettes is harmful because it contains harmful ingredients, including nicotine. Nicotine exposure during adolescence can cause addiction and can harm the developing brain. ecigarettes-young-people_456px Read more......
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Chemicals in Cigarettes: From Plant to Product to Puff

You probably know that cigarettes can kill you—in fact, smoking kills half of those who don't quit1—but do you really have the full story? Do you know how many harmful chemicals are in cigarettes or how they get into the product? FDA created these videos and interactive tools to lay the foundation for an important public health goal: we aim to publish a list of the levels of harmful and potentially harmful chemicals in tobacco, in a way that is easy for the public to understand. As an important step toward that goal, we invite you to explore the chemicals in tobacco in three stages of cigarettes, from plant to product to puff, in the videos provided. ucm535854 Link to videos......
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Ramona Morales Apartments to go smoke-free!

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Congratulations to Ramona Morales Apartments in Benson, AZ! The community is in the process of implementing a Gold level policy. Meaning smoking will be prohibited, property-wide, including electronic smoking devices. Thanks to PMHDC Property Management for supporting such a great policy!

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