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....
Parents’ Guide to Vaping Your kids face big decisions earlier than you think. Even kids as young as 11 report vaping, and over 60% of parents whose teens vape have no idea. In what feels like the blink of an eye, sleek and colorful devices start popping up everywhere,...
As the youth smoking rate drops to an all-time low, the commercial tobacco industry is expanding their product offerings to attract youth — the “next generation” of customers for the tobacco industry. From flashy e-cigarettes to discreet nicotine pouches, the tobacco...
As America struggles with an escalating mental health crisis, the toxic dynamic between tobacco use and mental health becomes even more prevalent, especially as young people look for new methods to self-soothe. Unraveling the complexities of this relationship starts...
E-Cigarettes’ Online Sales Are Skyrocketing Age restrictions are doing very little to protect youth from buying e-cigarettes online. Research shows exposure to tobacco content on social media doubles the odds of tobacco use among young people compared to those who are...
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...
