Based on the number or people, including teens one sees smoking
it may seem as if smoking prevention methods have failed.
However, statistics indicate that these methods have been
yielding results. They include counseling, advertising in the
media and of course, drug therapy and plain old talking. While
most of these programs target young smokers, many take aim at
older adults as well. There are now grants funding programs that
are all aimed at smoking prevention and quitting. Many of the
ads shown are graphic in nature and have scared people enough to
make them want to stop smoking. While this is not always enough
to have an impact on smokers who are hooked on nicotine, it does
provide a starting point. In 2002 information from the Centers
for Disease Control indicated that the fall in the number of
teen smokers is partially a response to prevention strategies.
The fall in cigarette sales over the last few years is also seen
as an indication that fewer people are smoking or people are
smoking less. Of course