Adolescent mood, drug and alcohol use, related to smoking -- October 25, 2007
A new report from the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse found that smokers were more likely than non-smokers to drink alcohol, smoke marijuana, and be at greater risk for mood disorders such as depression or anxiety. Read more about this report here.

All-time lowest underage tobacco sales reported -- October 23, 2007
Recently released data reported by SAMHSA indicates a significant decrease in the reported rates of violations of underage tobacco sales regulations. Read more about the report here.

Maternal smoking may place children at greater risk for SIDS -- October 23, 2007
In a new study of previous reports of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), researchers found that in 9 out of 10 cases, the mothers smoked during pregnancy. Read more about this study here.

Baltimore advocates for fire-safe cigarettes -- October 11, 2007
Baltimore city has announced it's intention to require that all cigarettes sold in the city comply with fire-safety standards before state legislation goes into effect on July 1. Read more here.

DHMH announces third implementation hearing for Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 -- October 11, 2007
DHMH has announced Thursday, November 8th, 2007 as the date  for the third public hearing for the proposed regulations to implement the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007. Click here for more information about the hearing.

Fewer hospital admissions for heart attacks following NY smoking ban -- October 9, 2007
Studies of hospital admissions following the 2003 NY indoor smoking ban found 3,813 fewer hospital admissions for acute myocardial infarction in 2004. Read more here.

Persons with disabilities have higher proportions of smoking -- October 9, 2007
Data from the 2004 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System found higher rates of smoking among persons with disabilities than persons without (29.9 percent vs. 19.8 percent). Read more here.

Nicotine dependence may depend in part on initial response -- October 9, 2007
Interviews conducted with teenagers in Massachusetts between 2002 and 2006 found that feelings of relaxation after the first drags of a cigarette are more at risk for becoming addicted to nicotine. Read more about the study here.