Although tobacco use has decreased, it is the leading cause of death in the United States. Implementing a combination of policy changes including clean indoor air laws, higher per-pack taxes, and cessation efforts are proven to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
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December 1, 2002 | Program Result Report
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, New York, conducted an analysis of the impact of substance abuse on spending in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
January 1, 2008 | Book
In this chapter of the Anthology, Montaigne examines Smoke-Free Families, a Foundation program designed to find ways to help pregnant smokers quit.
July 14, 2008 | Program Result Report
RWJF provided partial support for plenary sessions devoted to tobacco policy at the 13th World Conference on Tobacco OR Health in Washington, July 2006.
January 1, 2006 | Issue Brief
A look back at this pioneering collaborative effort of the Foundation, the American Medical Association (AMA) and statewide coalitions
January 1, 2006 | Book
The nation's health system does not generally recognize and treat addiction, although nearly one in 10 Americans over the age of 12 has a problem with alcohol or drugs—some 22 million people in all. This chapter offers an inside look at strategies u ...
November 1, 2006 | Program Result Report
Charlene Herst became manager of the Tobacco Prevention and Education Program within the Nevada State Health Division in February 2002.
November 1, 2006 | Program Result Report
In America's battle to curb tobacco use, every state is its own "front," and probably the fiercest battles are being fought in the American southeast.
October 4, 2005 | Program Result Report
The Wisconsin SmokeLess States project, with first the Tobacco-Free Wisconsin Coalition and then SmokeFree Wisconsin as the lead organization, conducted statewide activities to reduce tobacco use, particularly among children and youth.
October 4, 2005 | Program Result Report
From mid-2001 to mid-2004, the Protect Montana Kids coalition, with the American Cancer Society as the lead organization, conducted statewide activities to reduce tobacco use, particularly among children and youth.
October 5, 2005 | Program Result Report
The Coalition for a Tobacco Free Arkansas, with first the American Lung Association and then the American Cancer Society as the lead organization, conducted statewide activities to reduce tobacco use, particularly among children and youth.