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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.

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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.

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    truth® and Vans morph culture-changing art into bold fashion statement

    When it comes to teen tobacco use, truth believes creativity speaks louder than words.

    Jan. 20, 2016
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    Truth Initiative committed to smoke-free campuses for priority populations

    Since the U.S.

    Aug. 31, 2015
    Tobacco prevention efforts
    Smoke-Free Places
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    2016 Annual Report

    2016 was a year driven by creative inspiration, exciting innovation and measurable impact as we significantly advanced our mission to achieve a culture where

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    Apply now: ‘Reinvent the reel’ grants will support groups to get smoking off movie screens

    Grants from Truth Initiative® and Trinity Health will help youth-serving groups educate young people on the issue of smoking in

    Oct. 03, 2017
    Tobacco in pop culture
    Movies
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    Report finds Puerto Ricans and Cuban Americans with highest smoking rates among Latino populations

    Report finds Puerto Ricans and Cuban Americans with highest smoking rates among Latino populations.

    Sep. 07, 2015
    Targeted Communities
    Racial/Ethnic Minorities
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    Kendric Dartis

    Dr. Kendric Dartis is the Vice President of Outreach and Engagement at Truth Initiative, America's largest nonprofit public health organizatio

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    Vine stars debunk social smoking myths with truth

    Vine stars have an important message: no matter how much or how little you smoke, Big Tobacco gets paid every time you light up, so don’t get played!

    Oct. 01, 2015
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    Gary Tang

    Gary Tang is the Chief Financial and Investment Officer at Truth Initiative, where he provides strategic financial leadership and oversees all aspects of the

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    The opioid crisis

    Young people are particularly vulnerable to opioid misuse. Two decades of combating commercial tobacco use has prepared us to continue the fight and contribute to ending this epidemic by sharing our expertise in youth and young adult education and prevention.

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    Amanda L. Graham

    As Chief Health Officer, Dr. Graham leads the tobacco cessation efforts of Truth Initiative with a focus on improving the health of the nation.

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    Vivian Nartey

    As a Youth Liaison on the Truth Initiative Board of Directors, Vivian Nartey brings a fresh, informed perspective to nonprofit organizational leadership

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