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Philadelphia treatment center smoking ban doesn’t deter addicts
6 ABC July 1, 2019 CENTER CITY (WPVI) — Philadelphia health officials say the smoking ban at the city’s drug treatment centers isn’t detering people from seeking addiction help. They started […]
Six months in, Philly assesses its smoking ban in inpatient rehabs
Philadelphia Inquirer July 1, 2019 Six months into a ban on smoking in all city-funded inpatient drug treatment centers, Philadelphia officials say the prohibition hasn’t impacted the number of people seeking […]
Philly health officials, advocates split on impact of smoking ban at inpatient rehabs
WHYY July 1, 2019 Protesters marched down Market Street Tuesday to demand that Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health end its ban on smoking cigarettes at inpatient addiction-treatment facilities. The protesters say […]
Smoking banned at city-funded residential addiction treatment programs in Philadelphia
6abc – WPVI January 14, 2019 PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A somewhat controversial smoking ban has gone into effect in Philadelphia. All city-funded residential drug and alcohol treatment programs are now tobacco-free. […]
Why the new ban on smoking in City rehab facilities feels like a kick in the butt to some
Philadelphia Weekly January 8, 2019 Philadelphia’s new nicotine ban that began Jan. 1 in all city-affiliated rehabs and treatment programs is causing much trepidation and speculation. Some people have questioned whether […]
Smoking ban at Philly drug treatment centers riles social workers
WHYY January 7, 2019 A new ban on smoking at Philadelphia’s city-funded residential drug treatment centers has rankled some area social workers, who fear it will drive those battling addiction away […]
Philadelphia Bans Smoking at Drug Treatment Programs
December 31, 2018 Effective January 1, 2019, smoking and all forms of tobacco use will be prohibited at all residential drug and alcohol treatment programs under contract with the Philadelphia […]
Philly bans tobacco use at city-funded inpatient addiction treatment programs
Philly.com December 31, 2018 Starting in the new year, the 80 inpatient drug treatment programs that receive city funds will ban smoking at their facilities — for patients and staff alike. […]
