tobacco

The proportion of cigarette smokers in the U.S. population, broken down by age, in 2005 and 2015.

Cigarette Smoking In The U.S. Continues To Fall

3:45pm November 10, 2016

by Richard Harris

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says smoking rates have fallen from 21 percent of the adult population in 2005 to 15 percent in 2015, when the agency conducted its latest survey.

Missouri's Amendment 3 would increase the tax on cigarettes by 60 cents. Alternatively, Proposition A would tax all cigarette brands in the state by 23 cents.

Why Tobacco Companies Are Spending Millions To Boost A Cigarette Tax

9:34am November 02, 2016

by Alex Smith

The tobacco giant is supporting its first cigarette tax — 60 cents more per pack. But some health groups oppose Missouri's ballot measure, as do some education groups that would benefit from the tax.

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Economy

British Firm Offers To Buy Reynolds American For $47 Billion

11:46am October 21, 2016

by Danika Kirka, Associated Press

British American Tobacco is offering to buy Reynolds American Inc. in a $47 billion deal that would create the world's largest publicly traded tobacco company.

Would California's Proposed Tobacco Tax Hike Reduce Smoking?

5:40pm September 27, 2016

by April Dembosky

When New York increased its cigarette tax, smoking rates declined. California's proposed increase of $2 a pack may, too, say researchers. The higher the tax, the more likely people are to quit.

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Legalization of recreational marijuana may be a factor influencing increased use college-age young adults.

College High: Students Are Using More Marijuana, Fewer Opioids

7:47pm September 09, 2016

by Angus Chen

Illicit drug use runs in cycles, and right now young adults are favoring marijuana over opioids or amphetamines. But they're still indulging a lot less than people in the baby boom generation.

Politics & Government

FDA Releases New Regulations On E-Cigs, Other Tobacco Products

5:03pm May 05, 2016

by Sean Bueter

The federal government has released some long-awaited regulations for a variety of tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes.

Food and Drug Administration regulations would crack down on e-cigarettes.

FDA Acts To Regulate E-Cigarettes And Cigars For The First Time

3:56pm May 05, 2016

by Alison Kodjak

The Food and Drug Administration has issued sweeping new rules that tighten its control over e-cigarettes, banning their sale to minors. The agency is also expanding its regulation of tobacco.