Advertising that promotes nicotine addiction. Examples include in 194 legislation banning smoking in workplaces, 1997, legislation banning vending machines, 2003 legislation requiring tobacco permits, and 2013, the ban of smoking in outdoor spaces. The result of these actions have been a major, major has had a major impact on the smoking rate decline in San Francisco. We went from almost 20 in 1990 down to 12. 5 today. Taking the stand these products have saved many lives and millions of dollars in tobacco related medical treatments. The key benefit to smokefree laws is to change the social norms around smoking and to make smoking and ecigarette consumption less socially acceptable. Ecigarettes are contributing to a step backward with young people smoking and tvs, movies, and advertising throughout San Francisco. Again, the real issue is are we the real issue is the promotion of nicotine addiction, plain and simple. Are we going to let the zombie industry promote nicotine in our commun
Read the full item [speaker not understood] because its talking about vaporizers that mimic smoking. So, they look like a cigarette. And you gave us some examples, but there are many other vaporizers, the vast majority, that do not mimic smoking sw. ~ as well. Ive willing to meet with you. You met with my staff. I do feel this is an important issue impacting youth and hooking the new generation on harmful addicting substance. But i want to be sensitive to the medical marijuana users. So, well continue to communicate with you, but its not intended to limit the use of medical marijuana. I dont want Law Enforcement arresting me saying that im smoking excuse me, vaporizing with a [multiple voices] thank you so much, mr. Goldman. Thank you. Thank you. Next speaker. Im lawrence green, aes are department of west portal area, but im here today as a member appointed by the governor to the california state tobacco education and Research Oversight committee commonly known as troc. We thank the su
Does the current capitol hill class really deserve to be compared to the famed do Nothing Congress . Heres nbc bay areas sam brock. Thanks for joining us. Well be exposing the realities and facts behind some of the most hot button controversial issues of the last few months. Reality check is about understanding whats really going on in the world by using data, research and expert analysis to vet claims. They argue smoking pot is dangerous. But is it more dangerous than alcohol which is widely consumed and has long been legal . The reality may surprise you. The topic is kind of out of the bag. Cannabis supporters say its improving lives and at the national forefront. Even the president is weighing in telling the new yorker magazine recently, i dont think its more dangerous than alcohol. Is this true . My initial impression is hes coming closer to telling the truth than what the government has ever been willing to do about marijuana. Dr. Timothy surmack is author of marijuana. He explain
We begin with a lightning rod topic debated in statehouses across the country right now. Legalization of marijuana. Washington and colorado broke through first. Now other states are considering green lighting marijuana for recreational use, including here in california. They argued smoking pot is dangerous. Is it more dangerous than alcohol that is widely consumes and legal. The reality may surprise you. The topic is kind of out of the bag. Cannabis supporters. Even the president is weighing in telling the new yorker, i dont think its more dangerous than alcohol. Is this true . Hes closer to telling the truth than what the government has been willing to do about marijuana. Reporter this doctor is an addictions psychiatrist and author of the book marijuana, whats a parent to believe. Consuming alcohol, just like marijuana, using chemicals from the outside to stimulate the reward center in the brain as demonstrated in this human relations media, making somebody want to repeat the actions
Was going to happen. I ask you to keep in mind the promise also online im sorry i didnt bring the copies italian dispense what happened to buildings around the area. Thank you very much. Thank you. Handsome im meekly im a former desert vet. I have pancreatic cancer and ive been lucky enough to be cured and unfortunately ive been taking morphine and i was introduced to medical cannabis and to my shock it made me better. I dont have to take pills and medical or more and more feign nor pills. Im a living to me testimony that this stuff works. You should approve it because im one of the people who needs the medication so i hope youll approve it. Thank you hello. I am a property manager with hines. We own and manager california street which was located across the street from the project. While were certainly sympathetic with the people needing this medication we feel it will be detrimental to the area. Ive been approached by a handful of tenant who strongly oops on the project. And we hope