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Edna’s in OKC Thrives as a Smokefree Hideaway
Published by Tobacco Stops With Me 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
Published by Tobacco Stops With Me 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
Published by Tobacco Stops With Me 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
Published by Tobacco Stops With Me 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
Published by Tobacco Stops With Me 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
Published by Tobacco Stops With Me 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?
Published by Tobacco Stops With Me 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
Published by Tobacco Stops With Me 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
Published by Tobacco Stops With Me 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
Published by Tobacco Stops With Me 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
Published by Tobacco Stops With Me 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
Published by Tobacco Stops With Me 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