By: Kassia Barajas The dangers of E-cigarettes and vapes remain a major problem on college campuses. While some students may use these products to quit smoking traditional cigarettes, this method is rarely successful because they are equally addictive. Between 18% and...
In 2019, Tobacco 21 (T21) became federal law and raised the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products from 18 to 21. However, the policy left enforcement in the hands of individual states. Oklahoma lawmakers made this landmark anti-tobacco policy state law just a...
There are many obvious dangers associated with smoking, vaping and using smokeless tobacco. But even with all of these obvious risks staring teens in the face, Big Tobacco has pulled the wool over our kids’ eyes. We know that cigarette smoking is the source of a long...
In March, the Truth Initiative released their fifth annual report on tobacco imagery in entertainment — and the findings were troubling, especially for teenagers. The report found that in 2020, young people consumed more video content than ever before. With that...
In a relationship, there are some red flags you should never ignore. Lying, controlling and manipulation are signs that things have gotten toxic. When it comes to Big Tobacco and Oklahoma, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Invading Your Space Some people don’t...
Oklahoma teens are caught in the grip of twin crises threatening the health of a generation from the dangers of vaping. As mental health professionals sound the alarm, a vaping epidemic is sweeping middle schools and high schools across the state. How are these...
