Our top issues

In our fight to end youth and young adult nicotine addiction, we focus on the issues that matter most. We constantly monitor the latest topics and trends in commercial tobacco and substance use.

Explore our top issues
× Close

Who we are

At Truth Initiative, we are committed to a future free from lifelong addiction, fostering healthier lives and a more resilient nation. We are the nation’s largest nonprofit public health organization dedicated to preventing youth and young adult nicotine addiction and empowering quitting for all.

See who we are
× Close

Research & resources

Get the latest facts and analyses on the most important issues related to smoking, vaping, nicotine and substance use.

Browse all research and resources

Search by keywords

Browse by

Popular topics View more
Type
× Close

What we do

By driving behavior and policy change, we prevent addiction, increase quitting, reduce nicotine dependence, and expand cessation support and access. All backed by rigorous research and evaluation.

See what we do
× Close

Get involved

Join us in preventing youth and young adult nicotine addiction and empowering quitting for all.

How to get involved
× Close

Search our site

Top Searches

× Close

Search

    Displaying 312 of 1106 Search Results

  1. Cigarettes on the ground
    Fact Sheet Fact Sheet Research & Resources

    Tobacco use in Oklahoma 2021

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

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

    Tobacco use in Oregon 2021

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

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

    Tobacco use in Pennsylvania 2021

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

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

    Tobacco use in Tennessee 2021

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

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

    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
  6. Cigarettes on the ground
    Fact Sheet Fact Sheet Research & Resources

    Tobacco use in Alabama 2021

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

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

    Tobacco use in Arizona 2021

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

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

    Tobacco use in Arkansas 2021

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

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

    Tobacco use in California 2021

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

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

    Tobacco use in Colorado 2021

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

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

    Tobacco use in Connecticut 2021

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

    Jan. 31, 2022
    Smoking by Region
    State Facts
  12. teens working
    News Article News Article Research & Resources

    Two distinct stories emerge from CDC survey on youth tobacco use

    The annual National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS), released April 16 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), shows significant drops in cigare

    Aug. 26, 2015
    Traditional tobacco products
    Cigarettes