Tobacco Tax Hike Could Curb Smoking Among Those With Alcohol, Drug or Mental Disorders

Published June 3, 2010

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Tobacco tax hike could curb smoking among those with alcohol, drug or mental disorders
( University of California – Los Angeles ) A new study suggests that increasing cigarette taxes could be an effective way to reduce smoking among individuals with alcohol, drug or mental disorders. It found that a 10 percent increase in cigarette pricing resulted in an 18.2 percent decline in smoking among people in these groups.