Tobacco

Alabama health officials report that quitting smoking is one of the most important steps smokers can take to improve their health. The Alabama Department of Public Health is encouraging participation in the annual Great American Smokeout for smokers and tobacco users to make November 21 their quit day.

Alabama joins the nation in taking part in the Great American Spit Out on Thursday, Feb. 22. It's a tobacco-free holiday to help spread awareness about the dangers of using smokeless tobacco like chew, and helping others quit.

Alabamians are invited to join a discussion on Substance Abuse. The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will host the state’s Annual Youth Summit today. Leaders of the event say this conference is geared toward professionals who work or have a passion for children

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Tobacco shops in Alabama are no longer being able to advertise vaping as a healthy alternative to smoking.A wide-ranging law…

Students in Alabama and across the country are speaking out against tobacco.Today marks the 21st annual Kick Butts Day, organized by the Campaign for…

The City of Tuscaloosa is banning the use of tobacco products on all municipal property. A-P-R’s Stan Ingold has more…Officials say that tobacco products…