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November 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
BREAKTHROUGH: Helping young people quit vaping nicotine can reduce cannabis use — at the same time. Game-changing information for how we protect young people.
More here:
https://truthinitiative.org/press/press-release/groundbreaking-study-reveals-text-message-vaping-cessation-program-also-helps
November 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Health Equity isn’t just a goal, it’s a necessity. Join Chief Health Officer Amanda Graham on Tuesday, October 21 at CareMessage's #ConnectedbyCare2025, as she discusses When Did We Stop Talking About Tobacco? A Free Human-Powered Digital Quitting Program for Your Patients.
October 20, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Educators need support and cannot solve on-campus student nicotine use alone. Find the full interview on Public News Service and more information on resources to help including EX Program and Vaping: know the truth at truthinitiative.org.
October 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Bigger, Stronger, Cheaper: The e-cig market continues to evolve, along with policy needs to regulate flavors and retail sales. Learn more: https://truthinitiative.org/research-resources/emerging-tobacco-products/how-have-e-cigarettes-changed-over-time
October 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Youth nicotine addiction remains a serious public health concern, with nearly 40% of middle and high school students who currently vape reporting frequent use. Learn more about the curriculum: truthinitiative.org/vaping-curriculum
October 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Protecting young people from nicotine addiction starts with a responsible retail environment. The FDA must work with its federal partners to keep illegal e-cigarettes off our shelves and increase enforcement for a healthier future.
September 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
In a letter to @fda.gov, Truth Initiative and other health groups urge the agency to act to keep illegal and unauthorized products from the market. Find the press release below, and the letter on ctfk.org.
truthinitiative.org/press/press-...
September 26, 2025 at 6:52 PM
These products – which come in kid-friendly flavors and are often packaged and marketed in ways that directly and purposefully appeal to youth – pose a significant threat to the health of young people. Learn more: truthinitiative.org/press/press-...
September 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Before the red carpet rolls out, discover tobacco’s recurring role in award-nominated TV.
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September 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
September 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
At today’s U.S. Endgame Summit, CEO Kathy Crosby spotlighted Truth Initiative’s bold efforts — from EX Program to the Culture & Cessation Collective — to make sure that everyone who wants to quit has the evidence-based and effective interventions they need to do it.
August 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
These findings help showcase the power of state-level action and also debunk the myth that state-level regulations drive trafficking products across state lines.Learn more about this new study with CDC Foundation: truthinitiative.org/press/press-...
July 31, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Learn more about Truth Initiative’s Culture + Cessation Collective here: truthinitiative.org/collective
July 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
He will be speaking on the Equity in Action panel, discussing how Truth Initiative integrates community engagement, health equity, and tobacco cessation within a broader community framework.
July 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
If you are attending the NAACP’s 116th National Convention in Charlotte, NC this weekend, don’t miss VP of Outreach & Engagement Dr. Kendric Dartis! #NAACPConvention
July 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
New Report: Despite growing evidence of its harmful impact on young viewers, on-screen smoking remains stubbornly common across entertainment media.
Learn more: truthinitiative.org/research-res...
June 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The Breath of Freedom Coalition, part of the Culture + Cessation Collective, is not just about cessation—it’s about reclaiming health as a form of liberation.
June 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Everyone needs support to quit nic, but teens who experienced traumatic events during childhood need *even more* support to successfully quit, stay quit, and escape a lifetime of addiction.
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June 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Meet the Culture + Cessation Collective, rooted in cultural connection and community-driven support to provide safe spaces, meaningful conversations, & actionable resources to help communities disproportionately impacted by tobacco break free from nicotine addiction.
truthinitiative.org/collective
May 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
According to a recent study, engagement with an online social community dedicated to quitting was associated with increased confidence in the ability to quit and stay quit.

Learn more:
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May 15, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Truth Initiative + EX Program are teaming up with @blipworld.bsky.social, a modern FDA-approved NRT brand, to make quitting more accessible for young adults.
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April 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Are you interested in novel interventions to address relapse and prevent harm? Join @mayoclinic.org and Truth Initiative in Phoenix, AZ or via livestream March 27-29, 2025!

For registration and more info: ce.mayo.edu/preventive-m...
March 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
SVP of Product Megan Jacobs, MPH, spoke to WUSA9's Great Day Washington about how dedicated Truth Initiative is to helping young people's attempts to leave nicotine addiction behind. What was your 'aha' moment when you realized you wanted to ditch the nic? Video courtesy of WUSA9.
March 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Learn more at www.exprogram.com, or text EXPROGRAM to 88709 to get started today.

*Quitting smoking, vaping, or other tobacco and nicotine products.
**According to Truth Initiative Continuous Tracking Online (CTO) survey data collected October 17, 2024 – December 17, 2024, from 662 respondents.
February 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM