Posts Tagged ‘tobacco’
The Tale of Two Cities podcast: Hooked
Kava, kratom and caffeine — the stories in this episode of our podcast dive into obsession, addiction and habits. We follow reporters Susie Neilson ad Padmini Parasarathy as they goes to Melo Melo Kava Bar where people consume Kava, a Polynesian root-brewed tea, helping people with their anxiety and overcome addiction. Alexa Hornbeck takes us to…
Read MoreStudent-Led initiative prompts Richmond City Council to ban some tobacco products in 2019
Tobacco products like Swisher Sweets and Backwoods are mainstays in corner stores across the country. Some say that the bright wrapping and flavors like peach and fruit punch make these products attractive to the kids who encounter them while buying snacks. That’s why the city of Richmond bans menthol cigarettes and flavored tobacco products.
Read MoreActivists want to ban single-serve alcohol and flavored tobacco in Richmond
De Anza High School students made a case to Richmond City Council to ban flavored tobacco, which is disproportionately exposed to young people in low-income neighborhoods.
Read MoreCity council tightens laws on e-cigarettes
An unanimous Richmond City Council votes to amend the city’s smoking ordinance to include e-cigarettes.
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