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Tobacco use rates among middle and high school students flatten in 2017

After an encouraging decline from 2015 to 2016, progress has stalled and youth tobacco use rates remain virtually unchanged in all categories from 2016 to 20

U.S. E-cigarette Sales Climbed during 2020-2022

A study released today found that overall e-cigarette monthly unit sales increased by 46.6%—from 15.5 million units in January of 2020, to 22.7 million units

New study raises concerns that youth vaping nicotine may reverse declines in other drug use

New research provides compelling evidence that the youth e-cigarette epidemic, which is increasing overall youth tobacco use to a rate unseen in nearly two d

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

After approving IQOS, FDA must fully use its powers to protect youth

The FDA must live up to its promise to monitor the use of IQOS and ensure it gets into the hands of smokers looking to quit cigarettes completely and not fue

High-nicotine e-cigarettes dominate the market, with sales increasing 15-fold in five years

Sales of e-cigarettes with the highest levels of nicotine (5% or greater nicotine strength) have grown drastically in the past five years

Bigger, stronger, and cheaper: Disposable e-cigarettes have more nicotine and are more accessible than ever

Disposable e-cigarettes sold in the U.S.

What is Zyn and what are oral nicotine pouches?

As youth e-cigarette use remains a public health concern a different type of flavored nicotine product is gaining popularity: oral nicotine pouches.

This is Quitting

The first-of-its-kind program to help young people quit vaping, This is Quitting has helped over 750,000 youth and young adults on their journey to quit vaping. Learn more about how it works and the additional resources available for parents of young vapers and for adults who want to quit.

Teens and young adults can join for free by texting DITCHVAPE to 88709

Parents, educators, and other interested parties can download or order printed flyers and palm cards with information about enrolling in the program here.

Key concerns about FDA’s first e-cigarette authorization for Vuse Solo

As the FDA considers the pending applications, it is imperative the agency carefully reviews manufacturer marketing plans, advertising, and perception studie

Industry influencer: how tobacco content is infiltrating social media

Tobacco content, including branded promotional content and misinformation about tobacco and nicotine, is commonplace on social media.

How tobacco and vaping companies are exploiting national crises to maintain their bottom lines, putting profit before public health

Tobacco and vaping companies are exploiting the crises, and the vulnerable communities most impacted by them, to benefit their bank accounts.