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, 2003 | Program Result
Investigators at the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University examined how states addressed substance abuse treatment and prevention as they implemented reforms in their welfare programs.
January 1, 2005 | Book
In this chapter, the author chronicles the entire array of Foundation programs, from the early 1990s to the present day, aimed at reducing smoking in the United States.
January 1, 2005 | Book
This chapter describes SmokeLess States: National Tobacco Policy Initiative, one of the largest investments made by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, with $99 million authorized in grants since 1992.
February 1, 2002 | Program Result
The National Governor's Association, Center for Best Practices, Washington, convened a conference to brief state governors and policy advisers on the landmark settlement of a suit by the states against the tobacco industry.
October 4, 2005 | Program Result
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
From mid-2001 to mid-2004, the Smoke-Free New Hampshire Alliance, with the American Lung Association as the lead organization, conducted statewide activities to reduce tobacco use, particularly among children and youth.
October 4, 2005 | Program Result
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
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.
December 1, 2002 | Program Result
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.
March 1, 2001 | Program Result
From 1994 to 1999, Drug Strategies, Washington, produced and disseminated profiles of substance abuse problems and prevention and treatment efforts in five states and created a how-to guide to aid other states interested in creating their own profiles.