Tobacco continues to take center stage in Hollywood

According to Truth Initiative's seventh annual While You Were Streaming report, tobacco depictions in top movies increased by 70% in 2023 – despite research showing that it fuels nicotine addiction among young audiences. In fact, eight out of 10 “Best Picture” Oscar nominations featured smoking in 2025, and three are rated appropriate for youth.

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Quitting vaping? Here are 5 tips for handling nicotine withdrawal

Coping with symptoms of nicotine withdrawal is one of the biggest challenges for people quitting vaping, smoking, or any tobacco product. Fortunately, there are strategies to help people handle nicotine withdrawal and make progress toward quitting, one day at a time.

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This week in tobacco policy news

Buffalo, New York: The Common Council members passed a resolution asking the city's law department to begin drafting legislation that would remove menthol products from store shelves.
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Ohio: An Ohio appeals court ruled that a 2024 state law restricting cities from regulating tobacco violates the state constitution’s home-rule provision, affirming a lower court’s decision. This means cities can continue to create and enforce their own local tobacco regulations.
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Minneapolis, Minnesota: The City Council passed an ordinance that increases the minimum price for e-cigarettes to $25. The average minimum price of an e-cigarette in the city is $8.99, meaning this ordinance will nearly triple the price.
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