Animated shows that contain tobacco depictions are reaching young people
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Oct. 4, 2024

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How tobacco imagery in Emmy-nominated animated shows is exposing young people to smoking ([link removed])

Four popular animated shows nominated for the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards – “The Simpsons ([link removed]) ,” “Family Guy ([link removed]) ,” “Bob’s Burgers ([link removed]) ,” and the winner among them, “Big Mouth ([link removed]) ” – feature tobacco imagery, according to Truth Initiative’s analysis ([link removed]) of tobacco depictions in entertainment. The Emmy nominations, which bring prestige, media attention, and increased viewership, amplify the negative impact of on-screen tobacco use on young viewers.

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3 myths about mental health and quitting ([link removed])

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 prevalence 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.

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Truth Initiative and EVERFI® from Blackbaud® join forces with the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General to address prescription drug overdoses among young people ([link removed])

Opioid overdoses among young people have risen steadily in recent years. To address this alarming trend, Truth Initiative, EVERFI from Blackbaud, the leader in social impact education, and the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General hosted a youth opioid prevention event to empower students with the knowledge to make safe and healthy decisions about prescription drugs and increase understanding of the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit pills.

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California — Governor Newsom signed into law a bill which requires the state Attorney General to establish and maintain a list of unflavored tobacco products, putting the onus on the tobacco industry to demonstrate that a product does not have a flavor and can be legally sold in California. The bill also updates the definition of a prohibited "characterizing flavor" to include products that impart a menthol-like cooling sensation, thereby making it illegal to sell the menthol-like cigarettes that tobacco companies introduced to evade California's prohibition on the sale of menthol cigarettes. Additionally, the bill updated the definition of “nicotine” to include nicotine analogs.
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