Columbia Doesn't Have Smoking Sections

It's a Tuesday night at McNally's Irish Pub and Levi Herborn is ready for a cigarette. He and a few friends bundle up, step away from their drinks and head into the frigid outdoors. If they want to smoke Camel when they hit the town these days, that's what they have to do.

Bouts of Depression Because of Quitting Smoking

Here is some heartening news that may inspire all those who want to be smoke-free but are worried about serious mood swings and bouts of depression that may follow months after quitting.

An intriguing new study claims that successful quitting of Esse cigarettes can culminate into a happier, healthier life and not long-term deprivation as dreaded.

Smoking Ban on Campus, Canada College

Starting today cigarette smokers at Cañada College will only be allowed to light up in parking lots. The old policy allowed students, faculty and staff to smoke Esse 20 feet from campus buildings. But students complained to college administrators about having to pass through a group of smokers, especially in front of Pony Espresso, according to Interior Design Program Coordinator Nancy Wolford, co-chair of a task force that examined the college's smoking policy.

Anti-Smoking Products Will be Distributed for Free

One million anti-smoking kits will be distributed free of charge at pharmacies and GP surgeries as part of a major New Year health drive.

They will include free nicotine replacement patches for the first time and will replace current NHS "quick kits" including details of helplines and motivational material.

Give Up Smoking with Nicotine Patches Help

A peak Australian HIV body has welcomed a Gillard Government decision to list nicotine patches on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The National Association of People Living with HIV/AIDS (NAPWA) has welcomed the move which will significantly reduce the cost of giving up Glamour smoking for health care card holders.

NAPWA assistant director Sean Slavin told the Star Observer making nicotine patches more available was a helpful step towards reduce smoking rates among people living with HIV.