BIG TOBACCO IS STILL POISONOUS. WE CAN FIGHT BACK.

BIG TOBACCO IS STILL POISONOUS. WE CAN FIGHT BACK.

Big Tobacco is still out there — just as dangerous, just as aggressive. We all know the truth: Smoking causes cancer, tobacco companies are still modifying cigarettes to deliver powerfully addictive amounts of nicotine (“a poison,” the CEO of Brown & Williamson...
What Are the Short-Term Effects of Tobacco Use?

What Are the Short-Term Effects of Tobacco Use?

Tobacco harms the body from the very first puff or pinch. It doesn’t take years to start feeling the negative effects. Tobacco affects everything, from the heart and lungs to skin and teeth, and even the brain, within the first few minutes, days and weeks. While many...
Tobacco News and Updates: Spring 2025

Tobacco News and Updates: Spring 2025

How Oklahoma Stacks Up The American Lung Association monitors tobacco control measures for each state and while Oklahoma excels in two areas — tobacco prevention/cessation funding and access to cessation services — it remains below the curve in other markers. Oklahoma...
New “Smart Vapes” Targeting Youth

New “Smart Vapes” Targeting Youth

Youth are drawn to the latest trends, from video games and music to fashion and TV. Now, the tobacco industry is exploiting these interests with devices that blur the line between vapes, gaming and entertainment. “Smart vapes” combine vapes’ nicotine delivery with...
How Vaping Derails Athletic Performance

How Vaping Derails Athletic Performance

As a parent or coach, you’re probably familiar with common sports injuries — sprains, pulled muscles and bruises. However, there’s a growing concern about how vaping affects student athletes. Many teens view vaping as harmless, but the dangers of vaping...