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Vaping in the Workplace: A Bigger Issue Than You Think

Download Truth Initiative research that shows the startling prevalence and impact of vaping on productivity among vapers, non-vapers, and parents of kids who vape.

Smoking and Obesity: Is There a Relationship?

Jessie Saul, Ph.D., Director, Strategic Insights

Smoking and obesity together are double trouble for employee health and healthcare costs. See how health risks—and expenses—can be compounded and what you can do to help.

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Get Inspired: Millie’s Journey to Quitting Menthol Cigarettes

Megan Jacobs, MPH, Vice President of Product, Innovations

Quitting menthol cigarettes is big deal. See Millie's personal and courageous journey.

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Tip Sheet: How to Help Employees with “Stress Smoking”

Download our tip sheet for 5 important things to keep in mind to support employees who are stress smoking and want to quit.

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Tip Sheet: Inspire More to Quit with 2024 Quit-smoking Calendar

When is the best time to promote your tobacco cessation program? And what messaging is most likely to engage tobacco users? Download our 2024 quit-tobacco calendar and promotional plan to find answers to these questions and much more.

EX Community’s New Live Events Expand Support in Quit Smoking Support Groups

The EX Program now offers live events that connect members with quit-tobacco support in real-time, interactive virtual gatherings.

When Do Tailored Interventions to Quit Smoking Work Best?

Sarah Cha, MSPH, Managing Director, Research

See 4 key things to look for in a cessation program to make sure it meets the needs of your diverse group of tobacco users.

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More Addictive and Harder to Quit: Health Groups Want Black Menthol Smokers to Know Support Groups Can Help

Black menthol smokers would benefit from a removal of menthol from cigarettes. The EX Program's Dr. Amanda Graham shares insight into why. Plus, Millie Martinez, a former menthol smoker who successfully quit through EX Program, highlights the crucial role of support in her journey, expressing how access to our online peer community felt like having people "cheering me on."

How this Runner Finally Quit His Secret Vaping Life

Everyone’s quit journey is different, but struggles like Robbe’s are relatable for so many. And when Men’s Health was looking to add “Legit Tips to Help You Quit”, they asked Dr. Amanda Graham, head of Truth Initiative's digital tobacco cessation program, EX. (Subscription required)

Smoking and Obesity: Is There a Relationship?

Jessie Saul, Ph.D., Director, Strategic Insights

Smoking and obesity together are double trouble for employee health and healthcare costs. See how health risks—and expenses—can be compounded and what you can do to help.

Continue Reading

Connecting Hospitalized Tobacco Smokers with Serious Mental Illness to a Digital Cessation Intervention

Psychiatric Services

Persons with serious mental illness are three times more likely to smoke tobacco than are persons in the general U.S. population. This study adapted EX for people with serious mental illness to bridge the post-hospital treatment gap and promote continued abstinence from smoking after discharge.

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Get Inspired: Millie’s Journey to Quitting Menthol Cigarettes

Megan Jacobs, MPH, Vice President of Product, Innovations

Quitting menthol cigarettes is big deal. See Millie's personal and courageous journey.

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How Does Tobacco Use Negatively Impact Personal Finances?

Jessie Saul, Ph.D., Director, Strategic Insights

According to a Gallagher workforce trend report, nearly 1 in 2 organizations increased the importance of financial wellbeing this year. See how quitting tobacco can play a critical role in an employee's financial wellness.

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