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The Science of Smoking
The war on smoking is heating up with President Clinton's announcement that nicotine is a drug. Now, the Food and Drug Administration will have broad powers to regulate tobacco. In this hour of Science Friday, we'll take a look at the scientific basis for this policy move. Why is nicotine considered a drug, and what makes tobacco such a big threat to our health?
Guests:
John Hughes
Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Family Practice
University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont
Corinne Husten
Medical Officer
Office on Smoking and Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta, Georgia
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