Misplaced trust in tobacco companies tied to nearly doubled odds of vaping in young people

Young people had nearly twice the odds of using e-cigarettes if they thought that tobacco companies don’t want young people to try vaping so they will start smoking or if they believe that tobacco companies are honest about the harm presented by e-cigarettes, according to a new study conducted by Truth Initiative with researchers from George Washington University published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence.

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Teen Vogue Summit highlights anti-Black racism and tobacco marketing with Youth Board Liaison Giana Darville

Truth Initiative Youth Board Liaison Giana Darville exposed connections between anti-Black racism, mental health, and tobacco marketing as a panelist at Teen Vogue Summit. Giana’s aim to “give people the information that they need to make the choices that they really want to make” led to a powerful conversation on distinct struggles within the Black community and how to take action.

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Youth are interested in vaping prevention and quit resources – educators can help

In case you missed it, the latest Truth Initiative Impact Series, “Vaping: Know the Truth – Empowering Students with the Facts on E-cigarettes & Tools to Quit,” had health and education experts join Truth Initiative CEO and President Robin Koval to discuss how schools should educate students about the health risks of nicotine use.

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