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The Nineties (Kicking The Habit) #573458

NBC Evening News for Saturday, Feb 24, 1990
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(Studio: Garrick Utley) Ban on smoking on most commercial airlines flights noted going into effect tomorrow.

(New York: Stephen Frazier) Techniques to help people stop smoking featured; details given of various methods; scenes shown of smokers trying to quit. [While using "aversion therapy" smoker Laela COHEN - describes her reaction.] [Smoker Toni MARCHAND - comments on using computer.] [Columbia Medical School Dr. Alan GLASSMAN - says drug Clonidine reduces nicotine craving.] [Otillia CHUNG - comments on drug.] [New Brunswick, New York, Dr. John SLADE - says best way to quit is to keep trying.]

Reporter(s):
Frazier, Stephen;
Utley, Garrick
Duration:
00:02:30

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