Cigarette prices around the world have gotten much higher in recent years—in large part as an effort to encourage smokers to kick the habit. Here are ten of the most expensive countries in which to purchase a pack of cigarettes: (All prices are based on averages and in USD) Australia ($16.11) If you’re a smoker in Australia, expect to pay... Read More
Smoking Ban in Australia State Leads to Prison Riot
In July, Australia enacted a ban on smoking within most of the country’s prison systems. Called by BBC as “one of the worst prison riots in recent memory,” a 15-hour riot then broke out in a Melbourne, Victoria prison where fires were lit, windows smashed and walls broken. While there is no solid evidence, officials believe that the... Read More
Schools Treating E-Cigarettes as Drug Paraphilia
One of the biggest conversations about e-cigarettes currently is the debate regarding minors having access to nicotine delivery devices. Currently, the legal age to use e-cigarettes is the same as tobacco cigarettes (18 years old) – and like tobacco cigarettes, younger teens are still finding ways to access the devices. This problem concerns... Read More
World Health Organization Urges Tighter Regulation of Vapor Cigarettes
Earlier this year, the WHO issued recommendations about vapor cigarettes, urging countries to more tightly regulate the emerging technology. Regulations, according to Reuters, include: Restrictions on ads promoting e-cigs as a healthy alternative A ban on selling to minors A ban on specialty flavors that may appeal to minors Banning the devices... Read More