Ryan Crawford, Quit Coach Supervisor, Service Delivery:   The state of Virginia is following suit with many other states and is expected to enact a smoking ban. This ban, as with other states’ precedents, would restrict tobacco use in public places and businesses. According to a recent article, small tobacco-focused Virginia businesses are concerned that the ban will threaten their livelihood. In addition, the controversial law is under political scrutiny. Some argue that the ban ... [More]

Kristine Carabeo, Quit Coach, Service Delivery:   One of my best friends has long been known as the “Hookah Master” in our social circle, and even in our community in our hometown of San Diego. For him, hookah is a way of life. He has many hookahs; he brings them to parties, boasts about the many flavors, knows all the hookah bars, and preaches the supposed safety of them. “It’s not bad because it’s diluted through the water pipe…it’s not like you smoke it regularly so it’s safe…just qu... [More]