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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

White House Delay in Issuing Final Menthol and Flavored Cigar Rules Represents Huge Loss for Public Health, Social Justice

Lack of action squanders the ability to save lives, protect youth and stand up for social justice by reducing health disparities.

Another reason to quit vaping? The environmental impact of e-cigarettes

Recycling programs and safe disposal guidelines for disposable e-cigarettes are virtually non-existent

truth launches fake vape company “depression stick!” to make a point

Truth Initiative, revealed its latest youth e-cigarette education effort exposing nicotine’s role as a contributor to the worsening youth mental health crisi

Nine young leaders are mobilizing their peers as the new class of truth Ambassadors

As one of the youth leadership programs at Truth Initiative, truth Ambassadors are young people who are passionate about tobacco control advocacy.

New study: E-cigarette use linked to prior mental illness diagnosis among college students

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Resources to end nicotine addiction in your community

Truth Initiative Partners with Pennsylvania’s Office of Attorney General to Provide Prescription Drug Safety Course, Powered by EVERFI

Prescription Drug Safety: Know the truth will empower Pennsylvania youth to become safe and informed users of medication, while also providing the tools to r

Truth Initiative awards truth IMPACT scholarships to young leaders making a difference in their communities

Recipients from across the country are taking action to address youth nicotine use and its impact on mental health, social justice, and the environment

10 historically and predominantly black institutions pledge to go tobacco/vape-free with Truth Initiative program

Eight historically Black colleges and universities and two predominantly Black institutions were awarded grants from Truth Initiative® to adopt a 100% tobacc

New Report Finds Major Geographic Smoking Disparities Across Midwest and Southern States

A new report shows how major geographic smoking disparities are impacting residents of 12 contiguous states throughout the Midwest and South, creating a regi

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.