How the tobacco industry is renewing its assault on science
The tobacco industry has reinvigorated its efforts to infiltrate scientific spaces and mislead the public, according to a Truth Initiative® editorial in the American Journal of Public Health that exposes tactics that mirror those the industry used for decades to deceive the public about the health risks of …
More than half of young people consider quitting vaping in 2022, new survey finds
Quitting vaping is still top of mind for many young people entering into the new year. A new Truth Initiative® survey shows that nearly half of 15- to 24-year-olds surveyed who vape say they are considering trying to quit vaping as a New Year’s resolution, consistent …
Making a Difference for 30 years!
A Big Thank You to all who have served as staff in leading our youth. And a big thank you to the thousands of youth advocates who have been making a difference for 30 years! …
New survey shows progress on curbing teen vaping, but e-cigarette use remains high as access to flavors, risk of nicotine addiction, and impact on youth mental health concerns grow
The 2021 Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey data released today show progress in the fight to curb youth nicotine vaping, signaling efforts to provide education to prevent e-cigarette use and quitting resources are starting to work. However, more is needed to accelerate progress to end the ongoing …
Where are they now – Raven Schneeberger
Years Active: 2011-2018Staff Member: 2018-2021 What have you been doing with your life since graduating from Youth2Youth? I worked for Youth2Youth for a hot minuteI obtained my Associate’s Degree in IT – Network from Blackhawk Tech. Lately, I’ve been helping manage a Journeys and working …
Where Are They Now – Jessica Everly
Years Active: 2004-2008 What have you been doing with your life since graduating from Youth2Youth? After high school I graduated from UW Green Bay. I went on to manage a horse boarding facility for a handful of years. Now I work in a data recovery …
A history of lies and empty promises
Tobacco giant Phillip Morris International wants you to think they’ve changed. But this is just another lie in a long line of many.Take a look at the history behind PMI’s empty promises, then donate to help Y2Y4C fight Big Tobacco’s lies. …
JUUL Settles North Carolina Lawsuit For Role In Igniting National Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic
STATEMENT BY ROBIN KOVAL, CEO AND PRESIDENT OF TRUTH INITIATIVE Download statement Today’s settlement with the state of North Carolina against JUUL is an important step forward in holding the e-cigarette company accountable for igniting the national youth vaping epidemic. It sends a strong message …