Mass. Smoke-Free Advocates Saw Big Gains in 2012

Lucas Willard — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:44:08 +0000

In 2012 communities across Massachusetts have taken strides to limit tobacco use in public places and businesses. WAMC’s Berkshire Bureau Chief Lucas Willard takes a look at what some communities are doing to reduce smoking, and what some hope to achieve in the new year…

Blair Horner: Keeping Kids from Buying Electronic Cigarettes

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:48:33 +0000

You see the advertisements everywhere: electronic cigarettes – which don’t use tobacco – are exempt from public smoking restrictions and help those who wish to quit. But are the claims true?

While it is true that these devices don’t use tobacco, there is little scientific evidence that e-cigarettes can help smokers to quit. In addition, since there is no regulation of these devices, the quality and safety of these products cannot be assured.