Youth activists call on decision-makers to declare vaping nicotine a mental health issue

Last week, young activists gathered at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to call attention to the impact that vaping nicotine is having on youth mental health and demand decision-makers declare it a mental health issue.

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Save the date for our next Impact Series

Join us for the next Truth Initiative Impact Series on May 12 that will explore the evolution of Big Tobacco into Big Nicotine. In addition to discussing the tactics the industry is using that could expand nicotine use and addiction, panelists will also discuss what actions must be taken to protect this next generation and society from a lifetime of nicotine addiction.

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This week in tobacco policy news

Bangor, Maine — The city council will repeal its ordinance banning the sale of flavored tobacco products after learning it did not properly notify affected businesses.
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San Diego, California — The city council passed an ordinance to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products, except loose leaf tobacco, premium cigars, and hookah.
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Maine — The legislature enacted legislation to increase funding for cessation and prevention and treatment programs to $15.9 million, of which $7.5 million is new funding. This is the full CDC-recommended level.
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Tennessee — The legislature passed a bill to allow local governments to prohibit smoking in age-restricted venues that are not retail tobacco stores. Retail vapor product stores and adult-only cigar bars are exempt. Currently, local governments are preempted from doing so. The bill now moves to the governor’s desk for consideration.
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