Why the "cold turkey" method doesn't work

Whether someone is quitting smoking, vaping, or any other tobacco product, quitting nicotine is difficult. It’s especially hard to quit “cold turkey” – meaning to stop abruptly without any support or nicotine replacement medications. Access to a network of support – such as counselling, nicotine replacement therapy such as nicotine gum or patches, digital tools, or encouragement from friends or family, can make all the difference. Nobody should have to “white knuckle” through quitting nicotine - here are some proven-effective alternatives backed by science.

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Strong state policies in California and Massachusetts significantly reduced youth access to flavored tobacco products

In the face of rising sales of flavored e-cigarettes, state policies are critical to protecting young people, according to a report from the CDC Foundation and Truth Initiative. Two states in particular – California and Massachusetts – demonstrate the effect that strong state policies can have on reducing sales and limiting youth access to flavored nicotine.

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This week in tobacco policy news

South Hadley, Massachusetts: The town passed a nicotine free generation law that prohibits anyone born on or after January 1, 2005, from purchasing tobacco and nicotine products.
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Tiburon, California: The town council unanimously passed on first reading an ordinance to prohibit the sale of all tobacco products. The town council will take a final vote on the ordinance at its next meeting in November. If it's approved again, the ordinance will take effect in December.
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