3 myths about mental health and quitting nicotine

The tobacco industry has historically targeted groups that are economically and socially marginalized, including people with mental health conditions. Industry influence, combined with other factors, has contributed to higher rates of tobacco use among people with mental health conditions compared to the general population. When it comes to nicotine and mental health, there are some common myths that can bring about challenges and questions. To bust these myths, we turned to the experts who run This is Quitting, a text message based quit-vaping program by Truth Initiative.

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Social consequences of using tobacco

No one wants to think they discriminate against someone. But are there unspoken biases about tobacco users that may influence the work of HR professionals? New research reveals that, when stigma is present, these attitudes can have real consequences for the support that is (or is not) made available to smokers looking to quit.

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This week in tobacco policy news

Detroit, Michigan - The city council passed a resolution urging state lawmakers to end the sale of flavored tobacco and allow municipalities to control local tobacco laws. The law currently restricts cities from imposing new requirements or forbidding sales and licenses for distribution purposes.
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California - RJ Reynolds filed a lawsuit against the state in order to keep its new non-menthol cigarettes on shelves.
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Illinois – The state legislature passed a bill that would add e-cigarettes to the Smoke Free Illinois Act of 2007 that prohibits smoking in public and within 15 feet of entrances. It now moves to Governor Pritzker’s desk for consideration.
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Washington – Gov. Inslee signed into law a bill to repeal penalties for minors who use, purchase, or possess vapor or tobacco products, offer community-based interventions to help them quit tobacco use, and increase fines for retailers who sell tobacco products to minors.
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