Tobacco News & Updates: Fall 2021

Tobacco News & Updates: Fall 2021

The latest tobacco industry news, policies and stories are here. Inside this edition: What To Do If Your Kids Are Vaping FDA Vape Product Regulation Update: 30% of OKC Retailers Sold Vapes To Underage Users Marlboro Producer Buys Healthcare Company To Treat Lung...
Big Tobacco’s Targeting of Native Americans

Big Tobacco’s Targeting of Native Americans

Commercial tobacco is a menace to every community — including Native Americans. This public health catastrophe is the result of shameless and relentless marketing by Big Tobacco. The commercial tobacco industry employs a multi-pronged strategy to appeal to Native...
Tobacco-Free Lesson Plans & Resources for Teachers

Tobacco-Free Lesson Plans & Resources for Teachers

With school in session, it’s crucial for teachers and students to stay up to date about evolving tobacco products, along with the dangers of each product. Below you’ll find fact-packed downloads and articles to help young people make informed choices about tobacco or...
Nicotine Addiction Symptoms

Nicotine Addiction Symptoms

Studies show that the human brain continues developing until age 25, with the fastest growth happening during the teen years. Exposure to nicotine during this period can have dire, lifelong consequences. Using nicotine at a young age greatly increases the odds of...
Landmark Settlement Reached Against JUUL

Landmark Settlement Reached Against JUUL

Last month, JUUL lost big. How big? $40 million and a new series of stringent regulations. This settlement is the result of North Carolina’s three-year investigation into the company’s targeting of teenage users. Along with the financial agreement, here are a few of...
Vaping Myths Debunked

Vaping Myths Debunked

The youth vaping crisis continues to impact millions of teens from the negative effects of vaping. In Oklahoma, more than 1 in 4 teens report recent vape use. According to the 2020 National Youth Tobacco Survey, 19.6% of high schoolers across the country use...