Young activists are committed to inspiring tobacco-free lives
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Aug. 31, 2023
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Young leaders engage in tobacco prevention as truth® Ambassadors ([link removed])
Young leaders from across the country are committed to inspiring tobacco-free lives as the new class of truth Ambassadors. The truth Ambassador program is a year-long leadership program for the longest-running, proven effective national tobacco prevention campaign for youth and young adults. Ambassadors work with Truth Initiative staff to recruit their peers, share their stories and experiences, and advocate for campus, local, state, and national decision makers to establish tobacco-free communities. Ambassadors receive financial support to create and promote projects that inspire tobacco-free communities.
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What should educators do if they catch students vaping at school? ([link removed])
As students return to school amid an ongoing youth e-cigarette crisis, it is important that teachers and administrators know how to respond if they – or their school’s vape detector – catch students vaping. Here are some suggestions for how best to address student tobacco use at school.
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What does it mean to be trauma informed? ([link removed])
Non-medical factors that affect quality of life such as education, environment, family history, economic stability, and more can affect tobacco and nicotine use. Trauma, the impact felt from high levels of frequent or prolonged stress, may also cause people to smoke more heavily, have higher levels of nicotine dependence, and have more trouble quitting. It’s important to recognize these factors while quitting or preparing to quit, and EX coaches are trained to help connect the dots. Learn about the 6 guiding principles for trauma informed care in this blog from EX.
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