Author Archives for Tobacco Stops With Me
Edna’s in OKC Thrives as a Smokefree Hideaway
on May 10, 2023 9:12 pmFor decades, Edna’s in Oklahoma City has been a beloved local spot. Known for their famous Lunchboxes, this “five-star dive”... View Article
Connecting the Dots: Tobacco Use and Mental Health in Teen Girls
on May 1, 2023 9:22 pmContent Warning: This blog covers sensitive mental health topics, including eating disorders, depression and suicide. Reader discretion is advised. This... View Article
Tobacco News and Updates: Spring 2023
on April 25, 2023 5:27 pmVaping Giant NJOY Has a New Owner Marlboro maker Altria Group Inc. recently purchased NJOY Holdings Inc. for more than... View Article
The High Cost of Convenience: Why So Many Tobacco Ads Are in Gas Stations
on April 21, 2023 7:34 pmIf you’ve ever filled up your gas tank or grabbed a snack from a convenience store, you’ve probably noticed dozens,... View Article
The Environmental Impact of Tobacco
on April 20, 2023 6:38 pmWe all know that smoking and vaping pose a huge threat to our physical health — but the detrimental effects... View Article
Not So Sweet: How Tobacco Companies Use Flavors To Addict Our Kids
on April 10, 2023 10:21 pmAs the dangers of traditional tobacco become well-known and well-regulated, tobacco companies are finding new ways to hook a new... View Article
Cigarettes: Back in Style?
on March 23, 2023 3:43 pmBy: Kassia Barajas While the U.S. has seen a 59–66% decline in combustible tobacco usage since 1965, a disturbing recent... View Article
Weaponized Oppression: Big Tobacco’s Attempt To Exploit Civil Rights Messaging
on January 30, 2023 3:00 pmThe tobacco industry will do whatever it can to make a sale, including blatant exploitation of the civil rights movement.... View Article
Fighting Tobacco in Schools: A Firsthand Account
on January 25, 2023 8:00 pmYouth Action for Healthy Leadership, or YAHL, is a youth-led health initiative funded by the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET).... View Article
Tobacco News and Updates: Winter 2023
on December 30, 2022 6:11 pmOklahoma’s Cigarette Use Has Dropped, But Tobacco Remains an Economic Burden Over the past four years, Oklahoma’s adult smoking rate... View Article
College Students’ Perspectives on Vaping
on November 30, 2022 6:38 pmBy: Kassia Barajas E-cigarettes and vapes remain a major problem on college campuses. While some students may use these products... View Article
Synthetic Nicotine: What You Need to Know
on October 28, 2022 3:20 pmBig Tobacco’s attempt to evade regulation and taxation of emerging products As the public health community continues to reduce and... View Article