Youth mental health and vaping: how two crises collided

Research shows that nicotine use can worsen anxiety symptoms and amplify feelings of depression, posing a threat to a generation of young people already experiencing a mental health crisis.

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Protecting scientific integrity from tobacco industry interference

The tobacco industry is attempting to push its self-serving narrative and flawed research around e-cigarettes and other non-combustible tobacco products to portray itself as part of the solution. Truth Initiative aims to establish norms among scientists that prioritize the protection of public health over commercial interests, and prevent those with conflicts of interest from exercising undue influence on research.

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This week in tobacco policy news

Multnomah County, Oregon – The Board of Commissioners passed on first reading an ordinance to prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products. A final reading is scheduled to take place at the Dec. 15 meeting.
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Westchester County, New York - The Board of Legislators passed an ordinance to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products. The ordinance now goes to the County Executive for consideration.
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