@TN_STRONG

Be a leader. Be tobacco free. TNSTRONG is Tennessee's youth tobacco free movement.

 Tennessee, USA
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Joined February 2016
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Happy New Year! Is your New Year’s resolution to quit smoking? Start strong by knowing what to expect and how to manage the difficult moments: fda.gov/tobacco-products/hea…
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There's never been a better time to become a Nicotine Free Team! Take the pledge today: tn.gov/health/nicotine-free-…
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A way to ease stress and anxiety? Think again. Big tobacco wants using nicotine products to seem like a solution to stress and anxiety, but it's actually the cause. Learn more: truthinitiative.org/research…

How the tobacco industry markets vaping nicotine as stress relief

Some vape manufacturers are using a similar strategy to market e-cigarettes that tobacco companies used for decades to sell cigarettes: advertising them as stress relievers.

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Have you started using tobacco products and need a way to quit? You can get anonymous help if you're 13 or older by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
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TRUTH Scholarship awards youth for being leaders in taking action on mental health, social justice, the environment, and the intersectionality between smoking/vaping tobacco and nicotine. Apply Now: thetruth.com/take-action/for…
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There's an anonymous option for help quitting smoking and vaping. It's the Tennessee QuitLine. You can call 1-800-QUIT-NOW to start today!
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Have you heard these myths about quitting nicotine? truthinitiative.org/research…

3 myths about mental health and quitting nicotine

When it comes to nicotine and mental health, there are some common myths that can bring about challenges and questions.

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How to support someone on their quit-vaping journey

If someone you care about is quitting vaping, they will need extra support and encouragement from those around them.

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Have you ever wanted to educate and inspire your peers and community? Learn how by becoming a TNSTRONG Ambassador. Deadline: August 30. Apply Now: redcap.link/2023-apply
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Mayors across America are speaking out in support of eliminating menthol cigarettes and other flavored tobacco products. They see firsthand the harm these products cause to their communities. Hear directly from the mayors in our new series 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=K4efLp0C…
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It's time to fill out your TNSTRONG Ambassador Application! Learn more about the program and apply here: tn.gov/health/health-program…
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More e-cigarettes are entering the market, with increasingly high concentrations of nicotine

Two concerning trends are appearing in national e-cigarette sales data: more unique e-cigarette products are available for sale, and they contain increasingly high concentrations of nicotine.

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Join the youth-led, statewide movement committed to raising awareness of the dangers of tobacco and fighting against the tobacco industry's influence on Tennessee youth. Apply Now: tn.gov/health/health-program…
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Heading to the Summit this weekend? Start the scavenger hunt early with these travel clues! Have your passenger read the clues to figure out what it is and add it to your scavenger hunt photo collection for bonus points.
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Young people share how nicotine use affected their stress

Many young people who know the cycle of nicotine withdrawal from vaping firsthand have shared with truth what it’s like.

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The 2023 TNSTRONG Summit is only a little over a week away. In addition to all of the fun breakout sessions and activities at the Summit, everyone attending will also have the chance to participate in our scavenger hunt and win some great prizes. We can't wait to see you there!
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Just because 'everyone is doing it', doesn't mean you have to do it too. Dare to be different on No Menthol Sunday and start your quit journey today by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW. #NMS2023 #NoMentholSunday
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3 myths about mental health and quitting nicotine: truthinitiative.org/research…

3 myths about mental health and quitting nicotine

When it comes to nicotine and mental health, there are some common myths that can bring about challenges and questions.

truthinitiative.org
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Did you know that e-cigarettes contain the same addictive nicotine that traditional cigarettes have? If you have started using nicotine products, you can get free anonymous help by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW. #TobaccoFreeTennessee #VapeFree #QuitSmoking
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