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[kristin]

DOWNEY, CA: (HEADS UP!) Officials in this city of over 112k people are considering several tobacco control options--including a FLAVOR BAN--over concern about "increased" youth vaping, despite the fact that national surveys show youth use has DECREASED.

Downey considering tighter tobacco regulations — The Downey Patriot

 

[kristin]

HEADS UP-NEWS-UPDATES: Congress proposes ludicrously excessive tax on nicotine. Must-listen podcast with harm reduction giants Ethan Nadelmann and Clive Bates. Latest vaping Cochrane Review. Officials in Minnesota county rethink ban on flavors and more!

Tax on Vapers Call to Action and More! - Tobacco Harm Reduction News

 

[DJ Colonel Corn]

More news:
FDA Has Now Denied PMTAs from 295 Vape Companies

 

[zoiDman]

More news:
FDA Has Now Denied PMTAs from 295 Vape Companies

Think of All those People who are Now Out of Work.

 

[kristin]

CASAA MEDIA: Truth Initiative Schools Us in Harm Reduction? Tune in to CASAA Live TODAY at 4:30 PM ET/1:30 PM PT for this week's Deep Dive! Plus, the Legislative Rundown and the CASAA Take 3 commentary on this week's vaping and THR news stories!

 

[kristin]

Truth Initiative tells teens that their depression, anxiety and stress wasn't the real problem. They were just "duped" into trying nicotine vaping and it's nicotine "withdrawal" that's the real problem. A dangerous lie that only worsens mental health stigma. #BlamingTheVictim

 

[WorksForMe]

Jim McDonald tweeted:

"Looks like @truthinitiative has deleted all the @DepressionStick tweets already. How is it possible that their board, CEO, and ad people all thought this was a good idea? Did they speak with a single adolescent psychologist or other expert?"

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[kristin]

COMMENTARY: (Tobacco Harm Reduction) "...looking across the Pond, Brits see a panic-stricken and oppressive environment for vape shops and vapers. Americans are bombarded with media telling them that there is an “epidemic” of youth vaping in their country. This conviction appears so entrenched that the Food and Drug Administration is currently in the process of regulating just about every flavored vaping product out of existence on the basis of “protecting kids.”

In truth, evidence shows that frequent youth use is about as rare in the US as it is in the UK. Yet it seems to serve the anti-vaping organizations’ agenda to prolong the myth—while engaging in bizarre efforts to terrify kids that frequently end up backfiring."

The US Obsession With Youth Vaping Looks Odd From Across the Atlantic

 

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[Katya]

Happy Birthday, Kristin!

And thanks for all your efforts and hard work. Again!

 

[misswish1]

Happy Birthday, Kristin!!!

 

[kristin]

Thank you for the birthday wishes!

 

[kristin]

Jim McDonald tweeted:

"Looks like @truthinitiative has deleted all the @DepressionStick tweets already. How is it possible that their board, CEO, and ad people all thought this was a good idea? Did they speak with a single adolescent psychologist or other expert?"

.

Unfortunately, not only were all of their tweets restored, Twitter then gave their fake vape company account a blue check verification! (After a few attempts, CASAA still doesn't have a Twitter blue check verification.)

 

[kristin]

ADVOCACY: After successfully switching to vaping, Amanda Wheeler helped thousands of others do the same. She has been a tireless advocate for both consumer access to harm reduction products and other small business owners trying to navigate PMTA.

WATCH: AW_Full from TrueEvents on Vimeo

 

[kristin]

THE WAR ON VAPING: Congressman Raja admits his legislation is based on lies and exaggerations, such as "no evidence" they help people quit smoking and implying 20% of HS youth are "addicted." Finally, he says "adults can do what they want," without a shred of irony or compassion.

Don’t kid yourself: e-cigarettes pose a huge threat to millions of Americans

For a list of studies disproving his claim that there's "no evidence" see:
Latest Research on Vaping - CASAA Information Library
For more in depth analysis of 20% HS students "using this highly addictive product" (implying 20% are "addicted") see: Latest Research on Vaping - CASAA Information Library

 

[YoursTruli]

THE WAR ON VAPING: Congressman Raja admits his legislation is based on lies and exaggerations, such as "no evidence" they help people quit smoking and implying 20% of HS youth are "addicted." Finally, he says "adults can do what they want," without a shred of irony or compassion.

Don’t kid yourself: e-cigarettes pose a huge threat to millions of Americans

For a list of studies disproving his claim that there's "no evidence" see:
Latest Research on Vaping - CASAA Information Library
For more in depth analysis of 20% HS students "using this highly addictive product" (implying 20% are "addicted") see: Latest Research on Vaping - CASAA Information Library

"Rather than trying to keep vapes away from adults, my legislation aims to curb excessive levels of addictive nicotine; get rid of the vape “flavors” that are meant to attract kids; and close the loophole that allows e-cigarettes to evade taxes on other tobacco products."
And in the next breath he goes on to say...
"There’s a reason the big tobacco companies are buying up some of the largest vape manufacturers. It isn’t to save lives; it’s to boost their own profits."

 

[kristin]

HEADS UP-NEWS-UPDATES: Truth Initiative's new campaign crosses a dangerous line. National Call to Action to stop nicotine tax continues. Vaping advocate Amanda Wheeler. Sen. Durbin and Rep. Krishnamoorthi continue lying about vaping. Commentaries & more!

Truth Initiative Lies to Teens and More! - Tobacco Harm Reduction News

 

[kristin]

CASAA LIVE: What Are We Actually Losing? Tune in TODAY at 4:30 PM ET/1:30 PM PT for this week's Deep Dive--with special guest, CASAA director @MattFromSMM! Plus the Legislative Rundown and the CASAA Take 3 commentary on this week's THR news!

 

[Katya]

Unfortunately, not only were all of their tweets restored, Twitter then gave their fake vape company account a blue check verification! (After a few attempts, CASAA still doesn't have a Twitter blue check verification.)

Unbelievable.