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  1. Fact Sheet Fact Sheet Research & Resources
    cigars

    Cigars: Facts, stats and regulations

    Truth Initiative summarized the truth about little cigars, cigarillos and cigars.

    Jul. 18, 2022
    Traditional tobacco products
    Cigarillos Cigars Little Cigars
  2. Fact Sheet Fact Sheet Research & Resources
    Nicotine Molecule

    Nicotine and the young brain

    Nicotine is harmful to developing brains and its use during adolescence can disrupt the formation of brain circuits that control attention, learning, and sus

    Jun. 08, 2022
    Harmful Effects of Tobacco
    Nicotine Addiction
  3. Fact Sheet Fact Sheet Research & Resources
    Menthol cigarettes

    Menthol: Facts, stats and regulations

    Menthol makes cigarettes and other tobacco products easier to smoke — and harder to quit.

    Apr. 22, 2022
    Traditional tobacco products
    Menthol
  4. Fact Sheet Fact Sheet Research & Resources
    Cigarettes on the ground

    Tobacco use in Minnesota 2021

    An up-to-date look at tobacco use rates, tobacco control funding, tobacco laws, cessation statistics, and tobacco tax in Minnesota.

    Jan. 31, 2022
    Smoking by Region
    State Facts
  5. Fact Sheet Fact Sheet Research & Resources
    Cigarettes on the ground

    Tobacco use in Alaska 2021

    An up-to-date look at tobacco use rates, tobacco control funding, tobacco laws, cessation statistics, and tobacco tax in Alaska.

    Jan. 31, 2022
    Smoking by Region
    State Facts
  6. Fact Sheet Fact Sheet Research & Resources
    Cigarettes on the ground

    Tobacco use in the District of Columbia 2021

    An up-to-date look at tobacco use rates, tobacco control funding, tobacco laws, cessation statistics, and tobacco tax in Washington DC.

    Jan. 31, 2022
    Smoking by Region
    State Facts
  7. Fact Sheet Fact Sheet Research & Resources
    Cigarettes on the ground

    Tobacco use in Delaware 2021

    An up-to-date look at tobacco use rates, tobacco control funding, tobacco laws, cessation statistics, and tobacco tax in Delaware.

    Jan. 31, 2022
    Smoking by Region
    State Facts
  8. Fact Sheet Fact Sheet Research & Resources
    Cigarettes on the ground

    Tobacco use in Florida 2021

    An up-to-date look at tobacco use rates, tobacco control funding, tobacco laws, cessation statistics, and tobacco tax in Florida.

    Jan. 31, 2022
    Smoking by Region
    State Facts
  9. Fact Sheet Fact Sheet Research & Resources
    Cigarettes on the ground

    Tobacco use in Georgia 2021

    An up-to-date look at tobacco use rates, tobacco control funding, tobacco laws, cessation statistics, and tobacco tax in Georgia.

    Jan. 31, 2022
    Smoking by Region
    State Facts
  10. Fact Sheet Fact Sheet Research & Resources
    Cigarettes on the ground

    Tobacco use in Hawaii 2021

    An up-to-date look at tobacco use rates, tobacco control funding, tobacco laws, cessation statistics, and tobacco tax in Hawaii.

    Jan. 31, 2022
    Smoking by Region
    State Facts
  11. Fact Sheet Fact Sheet Research & Resources
    Cigarettes on the ground

    Tobacco use in Texas 2021

    An up-to-date look at tobacco use rates, tobacco control funding, tobacco laws, cessation statistics, and tobacco tax in Texas.

    Jan. 31, 2022
    Smoking by Region
    State Facts
  12. Fact Sheet Fact Sheet Research & Resources
    Cigarettes on the ground

    Tobacco use in Utah 2021

    An up-to-date look at tobacco use rates, tobacco control funding, tobacco laws, cessation statistics, and tobacco tax in Utah.

    Jan. 31, 2022
    Smoking by Region
    State Facts