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Tracing the racist tactics of the tobacco industry

Following the examples highlighted in Read Between the Lies, Truth Initiative traces the racist tactics of the tobacco industry.

Tobacco in Pop Culture

4 ways the entertainment industry can protect young viewers and combat youth nicotine addiction

The youth vaping crisis must be confronted, and the entertainment industry has the power to change the picture for good.

E-cigarette products sold on the market quadruple in just one year

The number of unique e-cigarette products, many of which come in youth-appealing flavors, more than quadrupled from 453 in June 2021 to 2,023 in June 2022

Is your kid using JUUL or another e-cigarette? Here’s how you can help them quit

If your child is one of the 3 million+ youth using e-cigarettes, like JUUL, they’re at risk for nicotine addiction, but there are ways to help.

5 things the tobacco industry didn’t do until it was forced to

Tobacco companies have historically not stopped or attempted to rectify some of their worst offenses until they were forced to by new regulations or a court

JUUL e-cigarette craze highlights why flavored tobacco products are so dangerous

Cigarettes came in flavors like berry, vanilla, margarita and many others until 2009, when federal lawmakers banned them — with the exception of menthol — du

Truth Initiative applauds action to hold maker of American Spirit accountable

Breathe DC filed a lawsuit in D.C. Superior Court on Monday against Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company for deceptive marketing.

Who We Are

Truth Initiative^® is America’s largest nonprofit public health organization committed to preventing youth and young adult nicotine addiction and empowering quitting for all. We investigate, expose, and amplify the truth about smoking, vaping, and nicotine through groundbreaking research and policy studies, our award-winning truth^® campaign, community activism and engagement, and innovations to end tobacco use.

How quitting nicotine can improve mental health

Quitting can alleviate symptoms of nicotine withdrawal and lead to long-term improved mental health, and free, anonymous quit support tailored specifically t

How a vaping prevention curriculum can help teachers, schools and communities reverse the youth e-cigarette epidemic

A modern approach that’s guiding teachers and educating America’s youth about the dangers associated with e-cigarette use and vaping is meeting an urgent nee

Significant Drop in Youth E-Cigarette Use Marks Progress, But Nearly 40% of Teens Who Vape Frequently Remain at High Risk for Nicotine Addiction, a Serious Public Health Concern

The 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) shows significant progress in reducing youth e-cigarette use, with half a million fewer middle and high school