Monthly Archives: September 2017

FORMALDEHYDE What it’s used for: Formaldehyde is used in all sorts of products such as cabinets, carpets, furniture, glue, hair straighteners, and concrete. But, mostly, it’s known for embalming dead people. How it affects the body: Inhaling formaldehyde can make … Continue reading →

Sen. Durbin’s Bill to Close Tobacco Tax Loopholes Will Improve Health and Increase Federal Revenues Statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Sep. 21 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids strongly supports the legislation … Continue reading →

FIRST LOOK: National Survey Shows Soaring Marijuana Use Among All Americans 12 and Older;  Heavy Use Also on the Rise National survey highlights jump in pot use among young adults in era of marijuana legalization;  Almost twice as many adolescents … Continue reading →

Youth use of tobacco in any form is unsafe. If smoking continues at the current rate among youth in this country, 5.6 million of today’s Americans younger than 18 will die early from a smoking-related illness. That’s about 1 of … Continue reading →

Why do you oppose marijuana legalization when alcohol – a more dangerous drug – is already legal? “Alcohol is not legal because it is safe; it is legal because most of Western civilization has used the drug for thousands of … Continue reading →

Statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Aug. 9 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon today became the fifth state to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone under 21 as Gov. Kate Brown signed the measure … Continue reading →