Big Tobacco is always looking for new customers – and higher profits – while actively undermining clean air policies for our communities being promoted through legislation and by consumer advocacy groups. In the battle against Big Tobacco, it’s important to stay...
For years, vape companies have touted their nicotine delivery system as a safer alternative to cigarettes. This “safer alternative” campaign was designed to hide the real hazards of vaping from us and our kids. It resulted in the youth vaping epidemic we find...
Secondhand Smoke = Firsthand Consequences In Oklahoma, it’s still legal to smoke inside cars when children are present. Our kids are suffering. It’s time for a change. Secondhand smoke contains thousands of harmful chemicals. It’s proven to cause heart disease, stroke...
How can Big Tobacco attract lifelong customers? It’s simple: hook them young. Big Tobacco knows that 9 out of 10 adult smokers started before the age of 21. By targeting our youth, they secure a new generation of highly addicted customers. Let’s explore a few key...
Youth vaping is a concern across the nation, but what about here in Oklahoma? In a recent survey by the CDC, 1 in 4 Oklahoma kids reported vaping in the last month. This epidemic is no longer on our doorstep. It’s in our homes. Fortunately, as a parent, there are ways...
Parents: You play a critical role in educating and protecting kids from the dangers of vaping and flavored tobacco. Why? Because the chances that a youth tobacco user will continue tobacco use into adulthood is extremely high. Now, with vaping products, Big Tobacco...
