Nevada Tobacco Control & Smoke-free Coalition

09/30/2026

Our partner, the Southern Nevada Health District's To***co Control Program, had their Nevada State University's To***co-Free policy initiative recognized by Truth Initiative! 🥳 Read more below on this amazing feat and what we can learn from the initiative!

The "Breathe with Ease" initiative, supported by Truth Initiative's To***co/Vape-Free College Program, has created a safer and healthier campus environment for students

09/30/2026

Riverside PD closed over a dozen smoke shops due to alleged criminal activities including distribution and sale of illegal narcotics, nitrous oxide for the purpose of intoxication, and money laundering. Click the link to read more!

More than a dozen smoke shops in Riverside have been shut down after targeted enforcement operations uncovered alleged criminal activity, police announced Thursday. The Riverside Police Department …

09/11/2026

We will never forget ❤️

On this day, we remember the people we lost and those who courageously responded to the attacks. 25 years later, they continue to be remembered for their bravery, strength and fight. May the memories of those we lost continue to live and be honored. 💙

09/10/2026

"Big To***co has expanded into a new generation of products. Social media is filled with influencers promoting ni****ne pouches and other products to millions of followers." Read more on why it is important to continue strengthening and implementing to***co control & prevention efforts!

To protect the next generation, we must recommit to proven strategies to curb smoking and to***co use that have saved lives for decades.

09/09/2026

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public recently published data that examine patterns of lifetime e-cigarette, to***co cigarette and ni****ne pouch use among Australian adolescents. The study found that more than 12% of Australian teens had used e-ci******es in theri lifetime! Click the link to read more 👀

New research published today reveals that Australian high school students have put their health at risk by using a range of ni****ne products, including vapes, to***co and ni****ne pouches, with higher cigarette and ni****ne pouch use reported among male students.

09/09/2026

"70% of the global population remains unprotected by comprehensive smoke-free laws..." Read below for a breakdown of The Global Burden of Disease's study on secondhand smoke.

Nearly 3 billion people worldwide are still regularly exposed to second-hand smoke, a new study of 204 countries shows.

09/02/2026

GAME. SET. TOBACCO-FREE. 🎾

Choose healthy habits that help you stay on the court! For free help to quit to***co use, call the Nevada To***co Quitline at 1-800-784-8669 ***cofreenv

09/01/2026

Another disappointing setback for to***co control and prevention 😞 JUUL labs has received permission from the FDA to sell an updated e-cigarette with an OPTIONAL age-verification system. Tap the link to read more!

Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its to***co- and menthol-flavored cartridges.

08/10/2026

Youth va**ng still remains a challenge across Nevada! ☹️

This school year, we want to encourage parents/guardians, educators and anyone who has a teen in their life to have open & honest conversations about va**ng and the risks that it poses to teens! We wish everyone a safe and healthy school year 💚🏫🍎

Teens can contact the following cessation programs to receive help to quit va**ng:
My Life, My Quit: Text START MY QUIT to 36072
Truth Initiative's EX Program: Text EXPROGRAM to 88709
American Lung Association's NOT Program: notforme.org

08/06/2026

Another disappointing decision by the FDA. Read the article below for more info regarding this decision!

"Marketing ni****ne pouch flavors like Rich Berry, Cappuccino, Citrus and Cinnamon raises particular concerns for health advocates because of their potential appeal to kids."

One health advocate called ni****ne pouches a "profound risk" for young people.