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Council bans smokeless tobacco at stadiums, raises smoking age

Chicago is adding to a strong base of tobacco control laws that will prevent youth tobacco use.

3 tips for boosting success with an online quit-smoking program

As more smokers turn to the internet for help to quit, they can increase their chances of success with a few tips for making the most of online tools and res

3 states pass tobacco 21 laws in 3 weeks

In the span of under 21 days this summer, New Jersey, Maine and Oregon raised the legal minimum age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21.

Partnerships

We join with state and local governments, corporations, nonprofits, and philanthropies to expand the impact of our prevention and cessation resources. 

Addisu Turi

Addisu Turi is Chief Technology Officer at Truth Initiative, overseeing all aspects of servers and systems, network security, telecommunications, audio/video

Stacey Younger Gagosian

Stacey Younger Gagosian has worked in politics and policy for nearly 3 decades.

Featured partnerships

Through our partnerships, we are creating a culture that empowers people to leave nicotine behind and embrace a healthier future. We partner with states, local communities, public health organizations, and powerful brands to engage young people, prevent nicotine addiction, and help people quit.

Featured Community Projects

Truth Initiative encourages young people to take action in their communities by developing and implementing local commercial tobacco control projects. From a documentary on the infiltration of menthol cigarettes into the African-American community to a children's book encouraging Native American youth to reject tobacco, young people across the nation are engaging, educating and empowering their community members to end tobacco use.

Explore examples of youth activists in action.

Samuel Rose

Samuel “Sam” Rose, a rising junior at Spartanburg Community College in South Carolina, brings his personal journey as a former e-cigarette user to his role a

Tina M. Morgan

Tina Morgan has been with Truth Initiative since 1999.

Jennifer Kreslake

As Vice President of Truth Initiative's Schroeder Institute, Dr.

Barbara Schillo

Dr.