Instagram content often promotes vaping, despite policies meant to protect young users
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Feb. 2, 2023
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Vaping content clearly violates federal regulations and Instagram’s policies ([link removed])
Influencer content that promotes vaping on Instagram frequently violates both federal advertising regulations and the social media platform’s policies, according to new Truth Initiative research ([link removed]) .
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FTC reports a decline in U.S. cigarette sales, despite continuing to push new products ([link removed])
This week the Federal Trade Commission reported that for the first time ever, cigarette unit sales by the largest US tobacco companies dropped below 200 billion – a 70% decrease from their high 40 years ago. While this is a step in the right direction, the absolute volume of cigarettes sold in the US in 2021 was still an appalling 190.2 billion, with billions more sold overseas. We should not let the industry use the decline as a data point in their campaign to say they are “unsmoking the world” especially as they continue to push new tobacco products.
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How to avoid the stigma of addiction in the workplace ([link removed])
When employees who use tobacco feel the stigma of addiction, they can be less likely to seek support. This tip sheet from EX Program ([link removed]) addresses common misconceptions about people who use tobacco, and highlights steps that employers can take to remove barriers that prevent employees from quitting.
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Truth Initiative Announces 2022 Impact Scholarship Winners ([link removed])
Making an impact isn't easy, so we want to recognize and reward those putting in the work to advocate for change. Meet the three leaders fighting against the forces and impacts of addiction in their communities.
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Hawaii – A bill was introduced that would raise the minimum legal age to purchase and possess tobacco products from 21 to 25.
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West Virginia – A bill was introduced that would increase the cigarette pack tax by $1.50 to $2.70, with a parallel tax on other tobacco products.
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