5 keys to reversing the youth e-cigarette epidemic

We hosted a virtual discussion as part of our Impact Series last week to explore the work happening on multiple fronts to reverse the youth e-cigarette epidemic. Here are some of the key takeaways:

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truth^® talks about ‘cleaning up the mess’ with Teenager Therapy

Teenager Therapy, a podcast started by five young people, hosted truth for an episode to discuss how tobacco companies are using environmental problems associated with tobacco products as a ploy for positive press attention.

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This week in tobacco policy news

Brookline, Massachusetts – Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey approved the town’s law to prohibit the sale of tobacco or e-cigarette products to anyone born after January 1, 2000.
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Colorado – A new nicotine tax and an increased tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products in Colorado generated more than $34 million in their first five months, according to a data analysis by The Colorado Sun.
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Shreveport, Louisiana – The city council tabled a resolution to repeal a smoke-free ordinance passed in 2020 which makes all workplaces smoke-free including bars and gaming facilities. The original smoke-free ordinance will now go into full effect on August 1, 2021.
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