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See how the youth e-cigarette epidemic is endangering kids, and what we’re doing to fight back before it’s too late.
Lawmakers Slam Trump for Delaying Proposed Vaping Restrictions
President Trump’s decision to hold off on a possible ban of flavored e-cigarettes drew a harsh response from some members of Congress, who say it appears the White House is doing an about-face.
Read More Wall Street Journal | November 18th
Trump backs off flavored vape ban he once touted
Whether or when the administration will unveil a new policy to combat underage vaping is now unclear.
Read More Washington Post | November 17th
High school student: Get rid of the minty e-cigarettes that hooked me
When I started using Juul -- the leading e-cigarette maker -- three years ago, I was hooked by the familiar flavor of mint and the sleek, high-tech device that first gave me a quick buzz — and then an addiction I couldn't shake. I was 14 years old.
Read More CNN | November 15th
Trump must keep his promises on vaping
Policy must be aimed, first and foremost, at preventing a generation of teenagers from getting hooked on nicotine.
Read More Washington Post | November 13th
Only the Elimination of All Flavors Will End the Teen Vaping Crisis
Researchers say there are some 15,000 e-cigarette flavors on the market. If some are removed, kids will still have plenty of options to choose from.
Read More Morning Consult | November 8th
Groups urge Trump administration to ban flavored e-cigarettes
Anti-smoking advocates on Monday urged President Trump to keep his promise to ban all vaping flavors except tobacco and tried to deliver a petition to the White House, amid reports the president is wavering on his commitment to remove mint and menthol flavors.
Read More Washington Times | November 4th
More than 50 organizations pressure Trump administration to follow through with vaping flavor ban
"Exempting mint and menthol e-cigarettes from the Administration's policy will leave America's kids at risk."
Read More CNN | October 29th
Release: Juul’s Decision to Keep Selling Mint/Menthol Flavors Shows Company Hasn’t Changed – Trump Administration Must Implement Plan to Remove All Flavored E-Cigarettes
Juul’s announcement today that it is leaving mint and menthol flavors on the market shows that it hasn’t changed one bit under its new leadership and isn’t serious about preventing youth use.
Read More Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids | October 17th
High School Vape Culture Can Be Almost As Hard To Shake As Addiction, Teens Say
"I just sort of remember using it a bunch of times, like in a row," he says. "And there's this huge buzz-sensation-like head rush. And I just ... didn't really stop."
Read More NPR | October 14th
How Juul Hooked Kids and Ignited a Public Health Crisis
Jami Scheetz’s 15-year-old son Devon, who has severe asthma, kicked a brutal vaping habit over the summer, with help from a nicotine patch. But as soon as school started and he was once again around kids vaping, his habit returned.
Read More Time | September 19th
