Smoke Free St. Joe

06/08/2026

In recognition of World No To***co Day, Pulmonologist Dr. Deepak Muthreja joined Daybreak to discuss the dangers smoking ci******es and va**ng pose to your lung health.

In recognition of World No To***co Day, Pulmonologist Dr. Deepak Mu...

06/08/2026

On World No To***co Day, the public health expert, who is currently chairing the WHO Study Group on To***co Product Regulation, warns that a new wave of ni****ne and ni****ne-like products could fundamentally reshape and expand the addiction market, making it even more accessible for children and young people.

For decades, to***co control policies have helped to reduce smoking rates and save millions of lives. However, while countries strengthened regulations, the to***co and ni****ne industry adapted its strategies. “Today, we are on the brink of a new addiction revolution fuelled by the industry, and ...

06/06/2026

Ni****ne reaches the brain quickly after smoking, stimulating dopamine release and producing a temporary sense of calm and improved concentration. But because these effects fade quickly, smokers reach for another cigarette, and dependence deepens with each repetition.

The intense craving for a cigarette under stress is also tied to ni****ne withdrawal. In fact, many smokers light up again to ease withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, restlessness, reduced concentration and irritability. https://buff.ly/14hV751

06/06/2026

Ni****ne reaches the brain quickly after smoking, stimulating dopamine release and producing a temporary sense of calm and improved concentration. But because these effects fade quickly, smokers reach for another cigarette, and dependence deepens with each repetition.

The intense craving for a cigarette under stress is also tied to ni****ne withdrawal. In fact, many smokers light up again to ease withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, restlessness, reduced concentration and irritability.

Repeated failures to quit smoking aren't due to weak willpower but to ni****ne rewiring the brain's reward circuit, experts say. Withdrawal peaks on days 2-3.

06/05/2026

The horrors inflicted upon the human body by e-ci******es have been illustrated in a gruesome simulation video.

It's been illustrated how dangerous va**ng can be for the human body in a horrific simulation posted to YouTube

06/05/2026

A new study points to a simple tool that can assist smokers during the most difficult moments of smoking cessation: A few minutes of physical activity. https://buff.ly/oxIswLu

06/04/2026

One of the things Halliday admires most about members of Gen Z is how socially conscious they are. If concerns about their own health aren’t enough of a reason to stay away from ci******es, she wonders if it would be effective to draw attention to how their smoking impacts everyone else. https://buff.ly/2Vlf6UG

06/04/2026

Before & After Photos Of Male Stars Who Ditched Smoking

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Over the years, several male stars have opened up about the challenges of quitting smoking. These photos show them before and after they stopped.

06/04/2026

V**e pens and e-ci******es create aerosols that both users and bystanders inhale; that’s different from the smoke traditional ci******es emit. https://buff.ly/dL0KRbJ

06/03/2026

The 2026 American Lung Association’s “State of To***co Control” report was recently released. It finds that federal and state governments are not adequately protecting the public from to***co. There were virtually no positive developments at the federal level in 2025; state performance was concerning in most areas.

The Trump administration terminated one of the most effective anti-smoking media campaigns ever implemented, the CDC’s Tips from Former Smokers.