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Tobacco imagery dominates Oscar®-nominated
films, raising public health concerns ahead of
Hollywood's biggest night
Eight of the 10 films nominated for Best Picture Academy Award® this year feature
tobacco imagery, despite proven research that exposure to tobacco imagery can
make young people three times more likely to start vaping nicotine.
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For people quitting nicotine, on-screen tobacco
use can put a quit attempt at risk
Research shows that on-screen tobacco imagery can make young
people more likely to smoke and vape, and it may also hinder quit
attempts for people of all ages.
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What to know about using (and quitting) nicotine
and cannabis
According to a Truth Initiative study, a text message program that can
help young people quit vaping nicotine can also help them
simultaneously reduce cannabis use. National surveys show that while
teen cannabis use has declined, cannabis use overall has risen and
remains steady among young adults who also report vaping nicotine
with the highest prevalence compared to any other age group.
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This week in tobacco policy news
Arizona: The Attorney General’s Office announced the results of its
"Operation Counter Strike" program, which conducted 1,882
inspections of tobacco retailers across the state in fiscal year 2025. The
program resulted in 451 criminal citations issued to clerks and
businesses that sold tobacco products to minors.
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Oregon: The state legislature passed a bill that expands the definition
of nicotine and tobacco products to include synthetic nicotine, nicotine
pouches, lozenges, and similar products. The bill now heads to the
governor’s desk for consideration.
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Raleigh, North Carolina: The city council passed an ordinance to add
e-cigarettes to its smokefree air laws. This will prohibit indoor e-
cigarette use in bars, restaurants, stores, workplaces, and lobbies. The
new law takes effect April 20.
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