Smoking prevalence is nearly 50% higher in 12 Midwestern and Southern states
Youth smoking prevalence has declined significantly in recent years, due to a combination of public education efforts, local and state policies, and increased taxes on tobacco products. However, policies have not been implemented equally across the United States, leading to huge geographic disparities in both youth and …
The CDC warns of a drug 100 times stronger than fentanyl
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a report that warned that carfentanil has “reemerged in the U.S. drug supply.” Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid that is 100 times more potent than fentanyl and 10,000 times more potent than morphine. Between the periods …
Same Game Different Smokers
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What is “tobacco-free” nicotine?
Recently the industry has begun promoting tobacco products with “tobacco-free” claims. These claims are used to describe 1) that the product is made with nicotine created in a lab (i.e., “tobacco-free” nicotine, also known as synthetic nicotine or non-tobacco nicotine), or 2) that the product contains no …
Bigger, stronger, and cheaper: Disposable e-cigarettes have more nicotine and are more accessible than ever
Disposable e-cigarettes sold in the U.S. nearly tripled in nicotine strength, quintupled in e-liquid capacity, and dropped in price by nearly 70% between 2017 and 2022, according to a recent Truth Initiative® study published in Tobacco Control. The study of e-cigarette sales data finds that 2022 alone saw …
Gamechanger: Shifting from Tobacco Control to Ending the Industry’s Influence for Good
Executive Summary “Endgame” refers to a set of policies and strategies to move toward the end of commercial tobacco and nicotine use, with the exception of Food and Drug Administration-approved medications. Policies to achieve this commercial-market tobacco-free future decrease the access, appeal, and addictiveness of …
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 …
Poison Center warns about dangers of Delta-8-THC
This is a drug that’s being sold as fruit flavored gummies and vaping solutions in shops that sell CBD and vaping supplies, as well as gas stations and convenience stores. The Poison Center says Delta-8-THC gummies should not be confused with CBD gummies or other …
