The Assembly members who voted for AB 996 had received a total of $964,740 (average $22,970 per yes vote) in tobacco industry campaign contributions during the years 1975-1993, compared with only $193,567 for opponents (average $5,693 per no vote).15 Newspapers reported that campaign contributions from tobacco interests to legislators were buying votes against AB 13 and for AB 996.59 58 59 Friedman denounced passage of AB 996 as an example of the absolutely disgusting power the tobacco industry wields in the Legislature.60 In the debates over local tobacco control ordinances, it had become routine for the tobacco industry, acting through surrogates, to claim that smoking restrictions would cause economic problems
There have been calls for similar restrictions on soda advertising, and many health-conscious parents want to remove sugary drinks from public places like schools
Actress Loni Anderson was caregiver to both of her parents who suffered from COPD, and now she is spreading the word to try and stop this preventable disease
If they notice changes to their interaction with substances like having a strong urge to drink alcohol at noon on a Tuesday thats worth paying attention to. A full diagnosis should come from a health care provider
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