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Leaders took the stage to demand action on menthol cigarettes
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Public health and civil rights groups call on White House to stop delaying and end menthol cigarette sales
Public health and civil rights groups gathered for a “Menthol Funeral” to protest the administration’s delay in finalizing the Food and Drug Administration’s rules to eliminate menthol cigarettes and mourn the 45,000 Black Americans who die each year from smoking-related diseases. The New Orleans-style jazz funeral procession featuring live music and a faux casket designed to resemble a box of menthol cigarettes, made its way from Black Lives Matter Plaza to the White House, where representatives from public health and civil rights organizations took the stage to demand action on menthol cigarettes; the last remaining flavored cigarette still sold in the U.S. that has long been marketed to Black Americans using predatory tactics.
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Vaping prevention and quit resources: top tips for parents and educators
Parents and educators have an important role to play in reaching students with the information they need to make informed choices, including providing tools to quit if they are already vaping. As new tobacco products continue to appear on the market, it is also increasingly important that parents and educators familiarize themselves with new products that are gaining popularity, such as pouches, lozenges and synthetic nicotine products. Here are some resources for parents, educators, and others working with young people.
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3 important things to know about quitting nicotine during times of stress
Nicotine use – whether through smoking or vaping – can increase stress levels, and quitting nicotine can improve mental health. Stress can present challenges for people who want to quit nicotine, but these challenges are manageable, especially if you know the facts about nicotine and stress. Here are three important things to keep in mind about quitting nicotine during times of stress.
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This week in tobacco policy news
Ohio - The legislature voted to override Governor DeWine’s veto of a provision in the two-year state budget preempting local governments from making their own regulations on tobacco products. Starting April 23, cities will no longer be able to regulate tobacco sales in city jurisdiction.
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