Tag Archives: Vaping

Changes related to workplace relationships and the city’s anti-tobacco policy have been made to Cookeville’s Policies and Procedures Manual. Human Resources Director Carl Sells said the manual currently only addresses cigarette smoking. This change will broaden the city’s policy to include tobacco and vaping products in city-owned facilities. “It would be enlarged to include all tobacco products, as well as ... Read More »

Power of Putnam Executive Director Bill Gibson said opioid abatement money could be used to deploy research based strategies to reduce vaping. Upper Cumberland counties will soon receive its first share of settlement money from pharmaceutical distributors. Gibson said he believes some money should be used for cessation programs to help youth addicted to nicotine. “Vaping has become a huge ... Read More »

Power of Putnam is happy with the state Attorney General co-leading a 31 state movement against youth nicotine use. State leaders have called on the FDA to eliminate youth-appealing flavors, limit nicotine levels and restrict marketing for these products. Executive Director Bill Gibson said it is a good thing to reduce. “The use of nicotine by youth is one of ... Read More »

The Clay County Anti-Drug Coalition has given a pajama theme to its annual walk to support sobriety. This Saturday, all residents have a chance to take part and promote healthy choices for Clay County’s youth. Coordinator Daniel Roberts said the driving message of this event is to show young men and women they have to power to say no to ... Read More »

Tennessee will make it illegal to sell or distribute all tobacco products, electronic cigarette products or smoking hemp to anyone under the age of 21 at the start of 2021. Cumberland County Rising Executive Director Holly Kisly said with Tennessee teens doubling their vape use over the last two years, this law change meets the goal of protecting developing brains. ... Read More »

Vaping may cause as much damage to your cardiovascular system as cigarette smoking. That according to a study this week from the American Heart Association. Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition Prevention Coordinator Mary Leslie Wakefield said that makes getting young people to stop vaping a priority. “The nicotine content in those little pods, like juul pods, one pod is equal ... Read More »