Addiction | Increased Regulation Of Tobacco Products Would Reduce Teenage Smoking
In 1995, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), at the initiative of President Bill Clinton, proposed tobacco regulations that are intended to reduce teen smoking. The regulations, which have since passed but are facing challenges in the courts, eliminate cigarette vending machines, mail samplings and giveways, and brand-identified products such as clothing and sporting gear. In addition, billboards advertising tobacco products are prohibited near schools or playgrounds, other tobacco advertising is restricted to black and white text only, and no ads are permissible at sporting events....
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- Introduction
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What Factors Contribute to Addiction?
- Chapter 1 Preface
- Addiction Is A Disease
- Addiction Is Not A Disease
- Marijuana Is A Gateway To Highly Addictive Drugs
- Marijuana Is Not A Gateway To Highly Addictive Drugs
- Underage Drinking Increases The Risk of Alcoholism
- Underage Drinking Can Lower The Risk Of Alcoholism
- Chapter 1 Periodical Bibliography
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Is Addiction a Serious Problem?
- Chapter 2 Preface
- Substance Abuse Among Teens Is Rising
- Substance Abuse Among Teens Is Not Rising
- Smoking Causes A Dangerous Nicotine Addiction
- Nicotine Is Not The Active Ingredient In Tobacco Smoke
- Compulsive Gambling Is A National Concern
- Compulsive Gambling Is Not A National Concern
- Alcoholism Is A Serious Problem
- The Dangers Of Alcohol Abuse Are Exaggerated
- Chapter 2 Periodical Bibliography
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How Should Addiction Be Treated?
- Chapter 3 Preface
- Treatment Programs Help Addicts Recover
- Many Addicts Recover Without Treatment
- Problem Drinkers Can Learn Moderation
- Problem Drinkers Cannot Learn Moderation
- Methadone Is An Effective Treatment For Heroin Addiction
- Methadone Is Not An Effective Treatment For Heroin Addiction
- Heroin Addicts Should Have Supervised Access To Heroin
- Supplying Addicts With Heroin Is Dangerous
- Holistic Therapies Can Help Addicts Recover
- Chapter 3 Periodical Bibliography
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How Should the Government Deal with Addiction?
- Chapter 4 Preface
- Legalizing Drugs Would Benefit Addicts And Society
- Legalizing Drugs Would Increase Addiction
- The Government Should Direct Its Resources Toward Law Enforcement
- The Government Should Direct Its Resources Toward Drug Treatment
- Increased Regulation Of Tobacco Products Would Reduce Teenage Smoking
- Increased Regulation of Tobacco Products Would Not Reduce Teenage Smoking
- Chapter 4 Periodical Bibliography
- For Further Discussion
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