Research affirms that flavored tobacco laws can lead to declines in e-cigarette and cigarette sales. Kudos to California on their latest action: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB573`

Bigger, Stronger, Cheaper: The e-cig market continues to evolve, along with policy needs to regulate flavors and retail sales. Learn more: https://truthinitiative.org/research-resources/emerging-tobacco-products/how-have-e-cigarettes-changed-over-time

Youth nicotine addiction remains a serious public health concern, with nearly 40% of middle and high school students who currently vape reporting frequent use. Learn more about the curriculum: truthinitiative.org/vaping-curriculum

Protecting young people from nicotine addiction starts with a responsible retail environment. The FDA must work with its federal partners to keep illegal e-cigarettes off our shelves and increase enforcement for a healthier future.

In a letter to @fda.gov, Truth Initiative and other health groups urge the agency to act to keep illegal and unauthorized products from the market. Find the press release below, and the letter on ctfk.org. truthinitiative.org/press/press-...

🚨 New TEEN+ data from CDC Foundation: Nicotine pouch use among youth has nearly quadrupled since 2022. Of those using, 84% using Zyn & most ae also using other tobacco products, threatening to reverse progress in protecting the next generation. Read more: tobaccomonitoring.org/survey/tobac...

These products – which come in kid-friendly flavors and are often packaged and marketed in ways that directly and purposefully appeal to youth – pose a significant threat to the health of young people. Learn more: truthinitiative.org/press/press-...

Before the red carpet rolls out, discover tobacco’s recurring role in award-nominated TV. truthinitiative.org/press/press-...

Learn more via @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social: oag.dc.gov/release/atto...

CEO & President Kathy Crosby: The recent rise in accidental exposure to nicotine pouches is deeply troubling, especially when it involves our youngest and most at risk. www.fda.gov/news-events/...

Public education campaigns like CDC's Tips from Former Smokers and @fda.gov's The Real Cost are lifesaving — helping millions quit tobacco and preventing a new generation from getting addicted to nicotine. Prevention + cessation = progress that we must all sustain. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

At today’s U.S. Endgame Summit, CEO Kathy Crosby spotlighted Truth Initiative’s bold efforts — from EX Program to the Culture & Cessation Collective — to make sure that everyone who wants to quit has the evidence-based and effective interventions they need to do it.

Blocking the shipment of illegal vapes helps protect consumers, including young people. Look forward to hearing more from @uspostal.bsky.social on this effort. Read the full story in @reuters.com: www.reuters.com/business/hea...

These findings help showcase the power of state-level action and also debunk the myth that state-level regulations drive trafficking products across state lines.Learn more about this new study with CDC Foundation: truthinitiative.org/press/press-...

If you are attending the NAACP’s 116th National Convention in Charlotte, NC this weekend, don’t miss VP of Outreach & Engagement Dr. Kendric Dartis! #NAACPConvention

We applaud @azagmayes.bsky.social for taking action to crack down on stores selling tobacco and nicotine products to minors! www.azag.gov/press-releas...

New Report: Despite growing evidence of its harmful impact on young viewers, on-screen smoking remains stubbornly common across entertainment media. Learn more: truthinitiative.org/research-res...

The Breath of Freedom Coalition, part of the Culture + Cessation Collective, is not just about cessation—it’s about reclaiming health as a form of liberation.

Everyone needs support to quit nic, but teens who experienced traumatic events during childhood need *even more* support to successfully quit, stay quit, and escape a lifetime of addiction. truthinitiative.org/press/press-...

Meet the Culture + Cessation Collective, rooted in cultural connection and community-driven support to provide safe spaces, meaningful conversations, & actionable resources to help communities disproportionately impacted by tobacco break free from nicotine addiction. truthinitiative.org/collective

Truth Initiative applauds today's action by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This joint federal enforcement action with U.S. Customs and Border Protection is an important step to crack down on illegal e-cigarette products that put young people at risk. www.fda.gov/news-events/...

According to a recent study, engagement with an online social community dedicated to quitting was associated with increased confidence in the ability to quit and stay quit. Learn more: truthinitiative.org/research-res...

NEW STUDY CONFIRMS: Many disposable e-cigarettes sold today come in bigger sizes and are cheaper than those ever sold before. truthinitiative.org/press/press-...

Truth Initiative + EX Program are teaming up with @blipworld.bsky.social, a modern FDA-approved NRT brand, to make quitting more accessible for young adults. truthinitiative.org/press/press-...

“This settlement with JUUL presents a pivotal opportunity to redirect funds toward evidence-based programs that empower young people to quit vaping and prevent future addiction,” said Kathy Crosby, CEO & President of Truth Initiative. Learn more: truthinitiative.org/press/press-...

Congratulations to @cvs-pharmacy.bsky.social for being ten years tobacco free! Together w/ CVS Health since then: -154 colleges received grant funding -Helped a text-based cessation program reach 207M young people, 9k successful quitters -Even more, and 🔗s in the replies

“Youth tobacco prevention campaigns [like The Real Cost] not only work, but they are also a cost-effective approach to protecting young people from a lifetime of nicotine addiction,” said Brian King, Ph.D., M.P.H., director of the @fda.gov’s Center for Tobacco Products. www.fda.gov/news-events/...

Are you interested in novel interventions to address relapse and prevent harm? Join @mayoclinic.org and Truth Initiative in Phoenix, AZ or via livestream March 27-29, 2025! For registration and more info: ce.mayo.edu/preventive-m...

SVP of Product Megan Jacobs, MPH, spoke to WUSA9's Great Day Washington about how dedicated Truth Initiative is to helping young people's attempts to leave nicotine addiction behind. What was your 'aha' moment when you realized you wanted to ditch the nic? Video courtesy of WUSA9.

Teen vaping remains a public health crisis in the U.S. @truthinitiative.bsky.social joined @kvue.bsky.social #midday to discuss why it’s hard for teens to quit, how vaping is linked to depression and what parents can do to help. #teen #vaping #ecigarettes #nicotine #kvue youtu.be/2H1iQ5vzMTg

“We know that there are lots of factors that make [quitting] difficult,” SVP of Product Megan Jacobs, M.P.H., explains to @kvue.bsky.social. “No matter what tobacco products folks are using or what age they are, can access [EX Program] to support them in quitting.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H1i...

Learn more at www.exprogram.com, or text EXPROGRAM to 88709 to get started today. *Quitting smoking, vaping, or other tobacco and nicotine products. **According to Truth Initiative Continuous Tracking Online (CTO) survey data collected October 17, 2024 – December 17, 2024, from 662 respondents.

In the age of mis/disinformation, how does the #publichealth community strive for scientific integrity and public trust? Chief Research Officer Barbara Schillo breaks down challenges and opportunities in this @jmirpub.bsky.social discussion from APHA 2024. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLFu...

Learn more at exprogram.com. Ready to take the first step towards quitting? Text EXPROGRAM to 88709 to join for FREE today.

Truth Initiative applauds New York AG Letitia James taking a stand! The New York AG is leading the charge against vape distributors selling fruit & candy-flavored e-cigarettes that target our youth. Learn more about this welcome progress via Matthew Perrone on @apnews.com: apnews.com/article/vapi...