Making Progress in Reducing Youth Vaping The 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) shows a big drop in youth vaping — 2.1 million to 1.63 million. However, the survey revealed a discouraging truth: youth nicotine addiction is a serious public health concern....
Menthol is a strong flavor derived from mint plants and added to tobacco products to mask the harsh burn and bitter taste. The soothing-cool sensation of menthol makes it easier for non-tobacco users to start and stumble into a lifetime of addiction. Recently, the...
Life-Saving Menthol Ban Faces Yet Another Delay After several months, the proposed ban on menthol cigarettes has been pushed back once again. Despite clear scientific evidence of menthol’s harmful impacts, the regulation has paused to allow for more discussion and...
For decades, Big Tobacco has profited by misleading the public, preying on youth and downplaying or lying about the health effects of tobacco. Now they’re finally forced to tell the truth. Last fall, a court-mandated policy went into effect requiring more than...
The tobacco industry’s track record is riddled with unethical practices. Tobacco companies have faced several accusations of engaging in civil racketeering and shamelessly targeting vulnerable groups such as minors and minorities with harmful advertisements. They...
Have you ever wondered why the majority of our smoking laws prioritize the interests of the tobacco industry over the health of Oklahomans? That’s no accident. It’s the result of deliberate, manipulative tactics from the tobacco lobby. As a refresher, lobbying...
