There is limited research on how to help young adults 18-24 quit vaping, according to a recent review published in Addictive Behaviors.
Truth Initiative

May 13, 2021

Why we need more research on how to help young people quit vaping

There is limited research on how to help young adults 18-24 quit vaping, according to a recent review published in Addictive Behaviors. This dearth in research exists despite high rates of vaping, strong demand for quitting vaping programs among young people, and a call for more research to develop effective vaping cessation interventions.

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Oral nicotine products entice customers with “tobacco free” claims, falsely implying lower risk

Increasingly popular oral nicotine products are frequently marketed as tobacco-free alternatives to smoking, claims that could imply lower-risk and are not authorized by the Food and Drug Administration, according to a recent Truth Initiative analysis of direct mail advertisements.

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A real opportunity in the fight against opioid misuse

Billions of dollars will be flowing to states and localities from opioid lawsuit settlements and court rulings. New commentary published in Governing late last week explains how states can best use these funds for prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery programs that are supported by evidence.

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This week in tobacco policy news

Florida – Gov. DeSantis signed into law a bill that raises the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21. The bill, however, preempts local regulations of tobacco products and e-cigarettes, which we know are important in implementing effective tobacco control policies.
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