the true effect of smoke-free policies on AUD transitions. In addition to comprehensive statewide smoke-free bar and restaurant legislation, work place bans enacted as part of separate legislation may have also impacted AUD transitions. However, we found that workplace bans did not substantively alter our findings. Smoking and drinking behaviors were retrospectively self-reported which may limit the accuracy of our findings. Additionally, cohort attrition could bias the results if those lost to follow-up had different smoking and alcohol-related outcomes. Finally, alcohol and smoking are associated with significant morbidity and mortality, and results may be affected by selective survival among our older age groups.
