Take It From Teachers: Tobacco Is Still a Problem

Take It From Teachers: Tobacco Is Still a Problem

In a world where e-cigarettes look like flash drives and smoking is still allowed in cars with children present, more and more kids are encountering the dangers of tobacco products. Recently, Tobacco Stops With Me spoke with two Oklahoma teachers about the daily...
Edna’s in OKC Thrives as a Smokefree Hideaway

Edna’s in OKC Thrives as a Smokefree Hideaway

For decades, Edna’s in Oklahoma City has been a beloved local spot. Known for their famous Lunchboxes, this “five-star dive” attracts customers from all over the country for an evening of darts, appetizers, good times — and smokefree air. After 40 years, Edna’s...
Connecting the Dots: Tobacco Use and Mental Health in Teen Girls

Connecting the Dots: Tobacco Use and Mental Health in Teen Girls

Content Warning: This blog covers sensitive mental health topics, including eating disorders, depression and suicide. Reader discretion is advised. This year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) published an eye-opening article entitled “U.S. Teen Girls Experiencing...