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Solving underage alcohol and tobacco use
Posted in The BARS Program Blog
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
By David Gaudet
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At least 10 states, including California and Wisconsin , endorses national non-profit, We Card this month with formal government-issued designations naming September We Card Awareness Month . At The BARS Program, we believe this moniker to be a rather fitting milestone as nearly a quarter of the country 1 adjusts (or will soon adjust) to newly established “under 30” mandates for the sale of tobacco and vapor products. Devoted to boosting compliance with federal, state... Read More |
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Posted in The BARS Program Blog
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
By David Gaudet
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Walk into a convenience store anywhere in Ohio, Arkansas or Delaware to purchase tobacco and you ll come out empty handed if you re younger than 21-years of age. 13 additional states have adopted similar legislation for the lawful purchasing of tobacco products, while across the country more than 475 cities and counties in 29 states enforce the heightened age requirement. 1 These measures are part of an initiative, minimum legal sales age (MLSA) 21... Read More |
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Posted in The BARS Program Blog
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
By David Gaudet
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Rumor has it, while the overall number of tobacco-associated stings hasn t increased, the number of e-cigarette and vaping product stings is on the rise. This increase appears to be justified, especially when we take a closer look at the numbers. According to the U.S. Surgeon Generals website devoted to educating the public about risks associated with e-cigarettes and young people, the use of e-cigarettes is higher among high school students than adults, and higher... Read More |
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