Tobacco & Substance Use
Despite decades of knowing that substance abuse is bad for one’s health, many people are still engaged in this behavior. Annenberg faculty and students seek to understand why people use tobacco or other substances in order to develop better messaging that might encourage them to stop.
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News
Emphasizing Short-Term Effects Can Help Prevent and Reduce Youth Smoking
A recent study by Annenberg researchers finds that anti-tobacco campaigns focused on tangible, short-term consequences are a promising way to prevent young people from smoking and encouraging them to quit.
