When asked about Big Tobacco, retired US Air Force veteran Shawn Bennett replied that it should “absolutely” be treated as a domestic threat. It’s long been acknowledged that the military is a target demographic for the tobacco industry. “There is absolutely a culture...
What was once a popular craze among young adults has now become an epidemic. Across the United States, more than 150 teens have suffered a vaping-related illness. Due to higher concentrations of nicotine, research suggests that vaping is even harder to quit than...
Julie Bisbee, TSET executive director | September 26, 2019 Vaping is national health epidemic. In recent weeks there have been multiple deaths and a soaring number of lung illnesses in states across the nation linked to vaping – including the first confirmed case in...
Julie Bisbee, TSET Executive Director | September 20, 2019 The proposed ban on flavored vaping products calls attention to the rapid increase in vaping among youth. President Trump’s statements about removing flavored products is a bold step toward curbing nicotine...
Big Tobacco’s latest trick is as dangerous as ever — and it’s taking over the lives of millions of kids. Their weapon of choice? E-cigarettes. Between 2017 and 2018, the number of high school students using e-cigarettes increased by 78%. This sudden rise has made the...
