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The more that young people see and hear alcohol ads, the more likely they are to drink alcohol illegally. Yet, about half of all alcohol ads on the radio are aired during programs that attract three-fourths of the underage listening audience.
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Sources for Cigarette and Marijuana Smoke Hurts Young Lungs

1 USA Today, January 1, 2005. Flavored Cigarettes, Colorful Wrappers Ignite Ire, last referenced 7/20/05.

2 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, April 7, 2005. 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, last referenced 7/14/2005.
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3 Ibid.

4 Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, September 17, 2004. Big Tobacco Still Targeting Kids, last referenced 7/14/2005.

5 New York Times, March 9, 2004. Kool Cigarettes in New Flavors Draw Criticism, last referenced 7/14/2005.

6 Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, September 17, 2004. Big Tobacco Still Targeting Kids, last referenced 7/14/2005.

7 New York Times, March 9, 2004. Kool Cigarettes in New Flavors Draw Criticism, last referenced 7/14/2005.

8 Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, September 17, 2004. Big Tobacco Still Targeting Kids, last referenced 7/14/2005.

9 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, April 7, 2005. 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, last referenced 7/14/2005.
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