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As Americans cut back, tobacco companies fight to keep customers with more giveaways. MORE
By Victoria Kim
Most teen-drinking deaths are not driving-related, magnets remove cigarette cravings, and Lindsay Lohan shoots mock ad for whisky-infused gum. MORE
An exciting new hire, new advertising opportunities, ever more new readers: What more could we ask for? MORE
In a new ad, the drinks giant claims it's concerned about Americans' health. MORE
Our campaigns with The Partnership at Drugfree.org and Faces & Voices of Recovery signal a powerful new initiative. MORE
By Bryan Le
Big tobacco sold cigarettes illegally on American Indian reservation, alcohol is more lethal to Asians, and Rodney King's autopsy reveals PCP and cocaine. MORE
The city votes to ban its notoriously "in-your-face" advertisements for medical marijuana. MORE
Marijuana could be used as an obesity treatment, offensive booze brand names cause consternation, and "zombie attack" toxicology reports are questioned. MORE
Industry watchdog calls out alcohol companies for using the message deceptively. MORE
By Bryan Le
91% of elite athletes don't personally use the alcohol and junk food products they endorse. MORE
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