In this latest Impact Series event, we explored our holistic approach to reverse the epidemic.
Truth Initiative

July 15, 2021

ICYMI: Watch our latest Impact Series, “Unvaping America’s Youth”

In this latest Impact Series event, we explored our holistic approach to reverse the epidemic, including the important role of parents and educators, and heard real-life stories about what it’s like to vape and quit e-cigarettes today. We also spotlighted the results of a new clinical trial, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, that demonstrates the effectiveness of the free and anonymous text message program This is Quitting and begins to fill an important gap in understanding how to help young people quit.

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Nearly 350,000 young people have enrolled in This is Quitting

This is Quitting, the free, first-of-its-kind quit vaping text message program, has now helped nearly 350,000 youth and young adults on their journey to quit e-cigarettes. Youth and young adults can join for free by texting DITCHVAPE to 88709.

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New AAP Resource—Youth Tobacco Cessation: Considerations for Clinicians

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has published a new, free resource, Youth Tobacco Cessation: Considerations for Clinicians. This brief, practical guide is designed to support pediatric health clinicians in screening patients for tobacco use and providing support to help youth quit.

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This week in tobacco policy news

Brewster, Massachusetts – The Board of Health adopted regulations to prohibit smoking bars, new tobacco permits within 500 feet of a school, and new adult-only tobacco shops within 25 feet of a retailer with a tobacco sales permit.
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Rhode Island – Gov. McKee signed a Tobacco 21 bill into law.
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