Depression Stick! is fake but vaping’s contribution to the youth mental health crisis is real

Depression Stick! – a fake vaping company created by truth^® – boasts fruity flavors like Citrus Sadness and Disappoint-mint, drawing attention to how the youth vaping epidemic and youth mental health crisis are colliding.

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Youth vaping, mental health and the importance of quitting: A Q&A with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing

What is the current state of youth mental health in the U.S. and how is it connected to the youth vaping crisis? Truth Initiative spoke with Tamanna Patel, director of the National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco and Cancer Control at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

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This week in tobacco policy news

Brookline, Massachusetts – A lawsuit is seeking to nullify a recent ban that prohibits sale of tobacco and vape products to anyone born after Jan. 1, 2000. The ban would have been effective September 27, 2021.
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Wallace, North Carolina – Mayor Farrior split a 2-2 tie voting in favor of a rule prohibiting the use of tobacco products during sporting events sponsored by the Town Parks and Rec Department. The rule applies to all tobacco products including cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and electronic vaping devices.
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