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June 14, 2024 at 7:18 PM

DOJ, FDA illicit e-cigarette task force marks critical step in combatting youth vaping crisis

Truth Initiative DOJ, FDA illicit e-cigarette task force marks critical step in combatting youth vaping crisis June 14, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► DOJ, FDA illicit e-cigarette task force marks critical step in combatting youth va…
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June 7, 2024 at 4:00 PM

How to support someone on their quit vaping journey

Truth Initiative Stay positive, patient, and encouraging June 7, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► How to support someone on their quit vaping journey If someone you care about is quitting vaping, they will need extra support and encour…
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May 31, 2024 at 2:26 PM

Join the truth Ambassador program

Truth Initiative Applications are open until June 30, 2024 May 31, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Join the truth® Ambassador program truth, the award-winning national public health campaign from Truth Initiative, is seeking passiona…
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May 24, 2024 at 3:01 PM

To understand tobacco use among AANHPI, representation in research matters

Truth Initiative Wider representation can inform better research May 24, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► To fully understand tobacco use among AANHPI, representation in research matters May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pac…
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May 16, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Tobacco and baseball have a long, shared history. Is Zyn the latest chapter?

Truth Initiative New oral nicotine pouches such as Zyn are gaining ground among athletes May 16, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Tobacco and baseball have a long, shared history. Is Zyn the latest chapter? As baseball season gets unde…
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May 9, 2024 at 6:59 PM

The tobacco endgame begins

Truth Initiative A commentary from Dr. Koh May 9, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► The tobacco endgame begins Thanks to an unprecedented Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruling last month, the town of Brookline is allowed to …
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May 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM

White House decision not to issue menthol rule represents huge loss for public health

Truth Initiative A lost opportunity to save lives, protect youth, and stand up for social justice May 2, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► White House decision not to issue final menthol rule represents huge loss for public health, soci…
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April 25, 2024 at 4:09 PM

Most adult smokers say they want to quit

Truth Initiative Quitting tobacco in all its forms has enormous health benefits April 25, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Quitting tobacco Most adult smokers – nearly 70% – say they want to quit, and many make quit attempts each year.…
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April 18, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Young people urge White House to take action on menthol

Truth Initiative 27 activists met with White House officials and members of Congress April 18, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Young people urge White House to take action on menthol Young people across the country recently united for…
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April 11, 2024 at 3:15 PM

State-by-state facts about tobacco

Truth Initiative Smoking prevalence, e-cigarette use, tobacco taxes, and more April 11, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► 2023 State fact sheets: Smoking prevalence, e-cigarette use, tobacco taxes, and more The tobacco policy landscape …
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April 4, 2024 at 5:46 PM

White House delay in issuing final menthol rules represents huge loss for public health

Truth Initiative Lack of action squanders opportunity to save lives, protect youth April 4, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► White House delay in issuing final menthol and flavored cigar rules represents huge loss for public health, so…
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March 29, 2024 at 3:59 PM

Federal appeals court decides major victory for public health

Truth Initiative U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upholds FDA’s graphic cigarette warnings March 29, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► In victory for public health, federal appeals court upholds FDA’s graphic cigarette warnin…
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March 22, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Young activists join with truth to demand action on menthol cigarettes

Truth Initiative The annual Moment of Action raised voices in support of swift action on menthol March 22, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Young activists join with truth® to demand action on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars In …
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March 14, 2024 at 6:39 PM

E-cigarette use linked to prior mental illness diagnosis among college students

Truth Initiative Efforts to improve mental health could help curb e-cigarette use March 14, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► E-cigarette use linked to prior mental illness diagnosis among college students U.S. college students reportin…
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March 7, 2024 at 5:59 PM

Lights, Camera, Tobacco?

Truth Initiative On-screen smoking is rising, even though it influences young people to use tobacco March 7, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Lights, Camera, Tobacco? On-screen smoking, which is often glamorized and portrayed as edgy a…
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March 1, 2024 at 4:55 PM

Black leaders and public health groups call for ending menthol cigarette sales [updated link]

Truth Initiative Widespread calls for the White House to end menthol cigarette sales March 1, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Black leaders and public health groups call for ending menthol cigarette sales Many prominent Black civil ri…
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March 1, 2024 at 4:14 PM

Black leaders and public health groups call for ending menthol cigarette sales

Truth Initiative Widespread calls for the White House to end menthol cigarette sales March 1, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Black leaders and public health groups call for ending menthol cigarette sales Many prominent Black civil ri…
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February 22, 2024 at 4:59 PM

Truth Initiative Awards truth IMPACT Scholarships to young leaders

Truth Initiative Scholarship winners and honorable mentions will receive $5,000 and $1,000 respectively Feb. 22, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Truth Initiative Awards truth IMPACT Scholarships to young leaders inspiring change in th…
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February 22, 2024 at 4:59 PM

Truth Initiative Awards truth IMPACT Scholarships to young leaders

Truth Initiative Scholarship winners and honorable mentions will receive $5,000 and $1,000 respectively Feb. 22, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Truth Initiative Awards truth IMPACT Scholarships to young leaders inspiring change in th…
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February 15, 2024 at 6:59 PM

3 ways tobacco use impacts your sex life

Truth Initiative Far from sexy, smoking and vaping can negatively affect a person’s sex life Feb. 15, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► 3 ways tobacco use impacts your sex life Big Tobacco works hard to make smoking and vaping seem sexy…
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February 15, 2024 at 6:59 PM

3 ways tobacco use impacts your sex life

Truth Initiative Far from sexy, smoking and vaping can negatively affect a person’s sex life Feb. 15, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► 3 ways tobacco use impacts your sex life Big Tobacco works hard to make smoking and vaping seem sexy…
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February 9, 2024 at 6:59 PM

Youth have easy access to e-cigarettes online through lax age verification

Truth Initiative TikTok accounts promoting “discreet shipping” services conceal e-cigarettes Feb. 9, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Youth have easy access to e-cigarettes online through lax age verification and concealed deliveries T…
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February 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Public health and civil rights groups call on White House to end menthol cigarette sales

Truth Initiative Leaders took the stage to demand action on menthol cigarettes Feb. 1, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Public health and civil rights groups call on White House to stop delaying and end menthol cigarette sales Public h…
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January 25, 2024 at 7:10 PM

Quitting vaping in 2024: Top tips and resources

Truth Initiative 2024 could be the year for you or someone you know to quit vaping. Jan. 25, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Quitting vaping in 2024: Top tips and resources 2024 could be the year for you or someone you know to quit va…
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January 18, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Tobacco use among Hispanic and Latino Americans

Truth Initiative E-cigarettes are the leading tobacco product among Hispanic American youth Jan. 18, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Tobacco use among Hispanic and Latino Americans Individuals who are Hispanic or Latino comprise 19.1%…
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January 11, 2024 at 4:01 PM

What’s driving young people to quit vaping?

Truth Initiative New Truth Initiative research published in Addictive Behaviors Reports Jan. 11, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Concerns about health and mental health increasingly drive young people to quit vaping Young people enrol…
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January 4, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander American youth report high levels of e-cigarette use

Truth Initiative Inspiring lives free from smoking, vaping, and nicotine Jan. 4, 2024 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander American youth report high levels of e-cigarette use Native Hawaiian and Pacific Isl…
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December 15, 2023 at 4:01 PM

E-cigarette use among 12th graders declined from 27.3% to 23.2%

Truth Initiative 2023 Monitoring the Future survey shows encouraging declines in youth e-cigarette use Dec. 15, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► 2023 Monitoring the Future survey shows encouraging declines in youth e-cigarette use and …
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December 8, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Truth Initiative urges swift action to prevent delay in removing menthol and cigar flavors

Truth Initiative The administration’s delay in finalizing rules has serious health implications Dec. 8, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Truth Initiative urges swift action to prevent delay in removing menthol and cigar flavors, citing…
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December 1, 2023 at 4:01 PM

How the Master Settlement Agreement transformed tobacco control

Truth Initiative 25 years ago, 46 states and four tobacco companies signed the largest civil litigation settlement in U.S. history Dec. 1, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► The Master Settlement Agreement: 4 ways the landmark tobacco se…
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November 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Does vaping nicotine impact sleep?

Truth Initiative Research suggests that nicotine use can interfere with sleep Nov. 16, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Does vaping nicotine impact sleep? Nicotine addiction can negatively impact mental health and poses a threat to a g…
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November 9, 2023 at 8:04 PM

What should educators do if they catch students vaping in school?

Truth Initiative Teachers and administrators have an important role to play. Nov. 9, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► What should educators do if they catch students vaping in school? Amid an ongoing youth e-cigarette crisis, it is imp…
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November 3, 2023 at 4:23 PM

Significant decline in e-cigarette use among high school students indicates progress

Truth Initiative Challenges persist in youth tobacco prevention Nov. 3, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Significant decline in e-cigarette use among high school students indicates progress, yet challenges persist in youth tobacco prev…
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October 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Get inspired: Millie’s journey to quit menthol cigarettes with EX

Truth Initiative After 40 years, Millie was able to quit smoking menthols with help from EX Oct. 27, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Get inspired: Millie’s journey to quit menthol cigarettes Millie, of the Bronx, New York, started smo…
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October 19, 2023 at 7:00 PM

FDA takes a major step toward removing menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars

Truth Initiative Menthol and cigar rules are now with OMB Oct. 19, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► FDA takes a major step toward removing menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars In a positive step toward removing menthol cigarettes and…
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October 12, 2023 at 6:59 PM

Local restrictions on flavored cigars significantly reduced sales

Truth Initiative In four states, sales fell by up to 19% for all cigars Oct. 12, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Success of local flavored cigar sales restrictions underscores need for national regulations Flavored cigar sales restric…
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October 12, 2023 at 6:59 PM

Local restrictions on flavored cigars significantly reduced sales

Truth Initiative In four states, sales fell by up to 19% for all cigars Oct. 12, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Success of local flavored cigar sales restrictions underscores need for national regulations Flavored cigar sales restric…
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October 5, 2023 at 8:13 PM

New truth® campaign shows how vaping delivers both nicotine and “Toxic Therapy”

Truth Initiative truth campaign illustrates how vaping nicotine can interfere with mental health Oct. 5, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► New truth® campaign shows how vaping delivers both nicotine and “Toxic Therapy” Many people who v…
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September 29, 2023 at 2:14 PM

The link between cannabis and tobacco

Truth Initiative Cannabis and tobacco are two of the most commonly used substances among U.S. youth Sept. 29, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► The link between cannabis and tobacco Cannabis and tobacco products (including cigarettes, e…
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September 21, 2023 at 6:59 PM

Vaping prevention and quit resources: top tips for parents and educators

Truth Initiative Parents and educators have an important role to play in reaching young people Sept. 21, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Vaping prevention and quit resources: top tips for parents and educators Parents and educators ha…
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September 14, 2023 at 6:59 PM

New youth prescription drug safety curriculum launches nationwide

Truth Initiative Free digital course from truth® educates students on opioid misuse Sept. 14, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► New youth prescription drug safety curriculum launches nationwide Prescription Drug Safety: Know the truth i…
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September 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Truth Initiative and EVERFI launch prescription drug safety curriculum

Truth Initiative Free digital course aims to address the youth overdose crisis Sept. 7, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Truth Initiative® and EVERFI® collaborate to launch updated prescription drug safety curriculum for middle and hig…
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August 31, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Young leaders engage in tobacco prevention as truth® Ambassadors

Truth Initiative Young activists are committed to inspiring tobacco-free lives Aug. 31, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Young leaders engage in tobacco prevention as truth® Ambassadors Young leaders from across the country are committ…
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August 24, 2023 at 6:59 PM

Vaping curriculum by truth® increases student knowledge about e-cigarettes

Truth Initiative Study finds the online course is a powerful tool for youth prevention and cessation Aug. 24, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Vaping curriculum by truth® increases student knowledge about e-cigarettes An online course …
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August 24, 2023 at 6:59 PM

Vaping curriculum by truth® increases student knowledge about e-cigarettes

Truth Initiative Study finds the online course is a powerful tool for youth prevention and cessation Aug. 24, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Vaping curriculum by truth® increases student knowledge about e-cigarettes An online course …
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August 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Kathy Crosby appointed as new CEO and president of Truth Initiative

Truth Initiative Truth Initiative board announces new CEO and president Aug. 17, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Truth Initiative board appoints Kathy Crosby as new CEO and president Truth Initiative has named Kathy Crosby as its new …
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August 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Kathy Crosby appointed as new CEO and president of Truth Initiative

Truth Initiative Truth Initiative board announces new CEO and president Aug. 17, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Truth Initiative board appoints Kathy Crosby as new CEO and president Truth Initiative has named Kathy Crosby as its new …
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August 10, 2023 at 4:59 PM

Disposable e-cigarettes have more nicotine and are more accessible than ever

Truth Initiative Bigger, stronger, and cheaper disposable e-cigarettes are gaining popularity Aug. 10, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► Bigger, stronger, and cheaper: Disposable e-cigarettes have more nicotine and are more accessible t…
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August 3, 2023 at 6:06 PM

6 takeaways from a new report on ending commercial tobacco use

Truth Initiative Policies to reduce the access, appeal, and addictiveness of tobacco products Aug. 3, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► 6 takeaways from a new report on ending commercial tobacco use A Truth Initiative report highlights …
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July 28, 2023 at 2:55 PM

An end to commercial tobacco use? Public health experts weigh in

Truth Initiative Leaders convene to discuss steps to end tobacco and nicotine use July 28, 2023 SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER ► An end to commercial tobacco use? Public health experts weigh in Truth Initiative’s latest Impact Series “Gamec…