False claims that eliminating menthol will lead to greater risk from law enforcement for Black Americans are protecting the commercial gain of the tobacco industry.
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May 27, 2022

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Tobacco industry has fueled false claims that eliminating menthol cigarettes will put Black Americans at greater risk from law enforcement ([link removed])

False claims that eliminating menthol will lead to greater risk from law enforcement for Black Americans are protecting the commercial gain of the tobacco industry, which – despite its rhetoric that it is part of the public health solution to end smoking – historically obstructs and delays public health policies to reduce tobacco use.

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How the tobacco industry’s new products could be leading to more nicotine addiction ([link removed])

Public health leaders and researchers joined Truth Initiative to discuss the proliferation of new tobacco products that threaten to reverse years of progress made toward ending nicotine addiction. Learn about the latest Truth Initiative Impact Series “Nicotine Nation: How the Tobacco Industry May Be Addicting a New Generation and Keeping Americans Hooked.”

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Tobacco use trends you need to know from new CDC data ([link removed])

According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults reported tobacco use in 2020 – an overall decrease from previous years. While it’s encouraging to see a slight decline in tobacco use, the EX Program explains why there are some crucial numbers to keep in mind going forward.

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Alaska – The legislature passed a Tobacco 21 bill that also enacts a 35% wholesale tax on e-cigarettes. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk for consideration.
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Oklahoma – Gov. Stitt signed into law a bill that eliminates the fines for minors under the age of 21 who purchase, receive or possess tobacco products. Instead, violators must complete an education or tobacco use cessation program approved by the State Department of Health. The law goes into effect November 1, 2022.
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