Nicotine & Cannabis Policy Center

Have you heard? According to the New York State Department of Health, youth tobacco use is continuing to decline all across the state. #quittobacco #tobaccopolicy
Learn more here: zurl.co/w1Kit

Did you know? Researchers found that while vaping-related disorders is rare among patients with chronic lung disease; it is significantly associated with higher odds for mortality. #smokefree #publichealth
Learn more here: zurl.co/LNcaT

¿Sabías que? Un estudio de la Universidad de California en Riverside descubrió que el ingrediente principal en la mayoría de los líquidos de los cigarrillos electrónicos puede formar químicas tóxicas y dañar los pulmones. #dejeeltabaco
Más aquí: zurl.co/2EJXR

¿Sabías que? El Concilio de Eureka aprobó recientemente una Ordenanza de Licencias para la Venta de Tabaco. #políticadetabaco #controldetabaco
Más información aquí: zurl.co/0gFCS

Big congratulations to Dr. Sarah Alnahari, recent PhD graduate and NCPC affiliate, on her dissertation "Tobacco at the Intersections," exploring structural, cultural, and social determinants of tobacco use among Arab Americans in California's Central Valley. #ucmerced #NCPC

Did you know? A study by UC Riverside found that the main ingredient in most e-cigarette fluids can form two toxic chemicals when heated and can harm human lung cells. #quittobacco #tobaccofree
Learn more here: zurl.co/iFUKK

Have you heard? Eureka City council recently approved a Tobacco Retail Licensing Ordinance. #tobaccopolicy #tobaccocontrol
Learn more here: zurl.co/eN8LG

¿SabÍas que? Oklahoma ha alcanzado la mayor tarifa de cumplimiento en la preveción de la venta de tabaco a menores de edad. #prevencióntabaco #controltabaco
Más información aquí: zurl.co/VyxG7

Según NPR, un nuevo estudio sugiere que dejar de fumar, incluso en la edad adulta, puede retrasar el deterioro cognitivo. #dejardetabaco #saludcomunitaria
Más información aquí: zurl.co/bBPqi

Have you heard? Oklahoma has reached the highest compliance rate for preventing underage tobacco sales. #tobaccoprevention #tobaccocontrol
Learn more here: zurl.co/S6rY2

According to npr, a new study suggests that quitting smoking, even later in life, can slow cognitive decline! #quittobacco #communityhealth
Learn more here: zurl.co/m4pNH

Have you heard? Tiburon, CA could be the third city or town in the country to ban all sales of tobacco products. #tobaccopolicy #tobaccocontrol
Learn more here: zurl.co/Xm5ba

WHO just announced the theme for World No Tobacco Day 2026! With goals to raise awareness, advocating for stronger policy, preventing addiction, and reducing demand! #quittobacco #tobaccoprevention
Learn more here: zurl.co/jQCwu

Have you heard? A recent study from the University of Leicester, found that even hundreds of years after death, tobacco use can still be found in human bones. #quittobacco #humanhealth
Learn more here: zurl.co/4fKQf

Did you know? 90% of teens in Imperial County who used tobacco, used it through vaping devices. #quittobacco #tobaccoprevention
Learn more here: zurl.co/PvwiQ

Did you know? In Missouri college, e-cigarette and vapor product use is the highest it's been at 21%, and nicotine use in general at 28%. #quittobacco #tobaccopolicy #tobaccocontrol
Learn more here: zurl.co/w5bCw

Have you heard? A group of Youth's from Marin County advocated to ban the sales of tobacco and nicotine vaping products to Ross Town Council. #quittobacco #tobaccopolicy #youthadvocacy
Learn more here: zurl.co/vFSWz

Did you know? A study conducted in Japan among Japanese adults found that all types of cigarette use was associated with poor oral health. #tobaccoprevention #oralhealth
Learn more here: zurl.co/VqBBA

Did you know? Lompoc, CA community volunteers found 65 gallons of trash with 419 pieces of tobacco waste products! #environmentalhealth #tobaccopolicy
Learn more here: zurl.co/naQ5M

According to WHO, tobacco use is falling fastest in South-East Asia and there is still more to be done! #quittobacco #tobaccocontrol #healthequity
Learn more here: zurl.co/MTM88

Did you know? According to WHO, the WHO European region has the highest rate of tobacco use in the world. #healthequity #tobaccocontrol
Learn more here: zurl.co/B1B3q

Have you heard? Evidence found that people living in rural areas and use tobacco, have a higher risk of being diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. #ruralhealth #healthequity
Learn more here: zurl.co/xpPex

Did you know? While tobacco use is declining, 100 million people are now using new nicotine products. #tobaccocontrol #tobaccopolicy #quittobacco
Learn more here: zurl.co/GJToz

Did you know? Teens in distress are more likely to turn to tobacco products and need stronger support to quit. #tobaccoprevention #healthequity
Learn more here: zurl.co/822Iz

This just in! Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 573, to provide funding to strengthen California's law that prohibits sales on flavored tobacco products! #tobaccopolicy #tobaccocontrol
Learn more here: zurl.co/3MwW5

Did you know? New York State's Quitline is announcing a new service called DroptheVape! A text program that sends information and support for people on their journey to quit vaping or smoking. #quittobacco #communityhealth
Learn more here: zurl.co/L5Qxn

According to WHO, 1 in 5 adults are still addicted to tobacco and at least 15 million adolescents are already vaping! #quittobacco #tobaccocontrol
Learn more here: zurl.co/Z3wy9

The Cleveland Department of Public Health just received $50,000 in grants to continue its efforts in preventing tobacco addiction in youth. #tobaccopolicy #tobaccocontrol
Learn more here: zurl.co/TJktI

This just in! The smoking rate in adults in New York State has reached a historic low of 9.3%!
#Quittobacco #Tobaccopolicy #Tobaccocontrol
Learn more here: zurl.co/fVlGS

Did you know? Veterans with COPD are less likely to have access to tobacco dependence treatment in rural areas. #Healthequity #Ruralhealth
Learn more here: zurl.co/C4EVu