The Real Cost of Nicotine: How Addiction Impacts a Household

The Real Cost of Nicotine: How Addiction Impacts a Household

Lately, Philip Morris has been running polished ads about how their Zyn factories “boost the economy” and “create jobs.” What those ads leave out is who pays the real price: families. Nicotine pouches, vapes and cigarettes don’t just affect the person using them. They...
Tobacco News & Updates: Winter 2026

Tobacco News & Updates: Winter 2026

Zyn’s “Safer” Claims Head to Federal Review in January 2026 On January 22, the FDA is set to decide whether Zyn nicotine pouches can be marketed as a “lower-risk” alternative to cigarettes after Philip Morris asked for permission to make reduced-harm health claims....
Understanding Oklahoma’s Legislative Process for Tobacco Prevention

Understanding Oklahoma’s Legislative Process for Tobacco Prevention

Every year, the tobacco industry spends millions on lobbyists to protect their profits and influence. However, understanding how the legislative process works is power. Getting involved makes change possible. Here’s how Oklahoma’s legislative process works, and how...
Understanding Oklahoma’s Workplace Smoking Policies

Understanding Oklahoma’s Workplace Smoking Policies

Oklahoma smoking policies prohibit smoking in most indoor places open to the public. However, those laws leave dangerous gaps in protection for workers. Secondhand smoke is a carcinogen containing thousands of harmful chemicals.1 A large portion of Oklahoma’s...
Understanding Tobacco Laws in Oklahoma

Understanding Tobacco Laws in Oklahoma

If you live, work or own a business in Oklahoma, understanding tobacco laws is essential, especially in an era of misinformation. These regulations affect everything from where smoking is permitted to who can buy cigarettes and the penalties for violations. Here’s a...
The Hidden Threat of Nicotine in Oklahoma Schools

The Hidden Threat of Nicotine in Oklahoma Schools

In hallways, bathrooms and even classrooms, nicotine is in Oklahoma schools. Nicotine products have infiltrated backpacks, pencil cases and lockers at an alarming rate, and 60% of parents whose teens vape have no idea it’s happening.¹ In Oklahoma, 21.8% of high...