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The Truth Initiative is a nonprofit public health organization dedicated to achieving a culture where all youth and young adults reject tobacco. The organization is known for its "truth" campaign, a national youth smoking prevention campaign that has been credited with reducing youth smoking rates in the United States.

History

The Truth Initiative was established in 1999 as the American Legacy Foundation as part of the Master Settlement Agreement between the tobacco industry and 46 U.S. states. The agreement provided funding for the foundation to develop and implement programs to reduce tobacco use, particularly among youth.

In 2015, the organization rebranded itself as the Truth Initiative to better reflect its mission and focus on the "truth" campaign.

Programs

The Truth Initiative conducts research and policy studies on tobacco use and its effects, and it advocates for policies that reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke. The organization also runs several programs aimed at preventing tobacco use among young people, including:

truth campaign: A national multimedia campaign that uses innovative and engaging content to educate young people about the dangers of smoking and to encourage them to reject tobacco.
EX Program: A digital quit-smoking program designed to help individuals quit smoking through personalized support and resources.
Research and Policy Studies: Conducting research on tobacco use trends, the impact of tobacco control policies, and the effectiveness of tobacco prevention and cessation programs.

Impact

The Truth Initiative's "truth" campaign has been widely recognized for its effectiveness in reducing youth smoking rates. Studies have shown that the campaign has contributed to significant declines in smoking among teenagers and young adults.

Funding

The Truth Initiative is funded through the Master Settlement Agreement, as well as through grants and donations from individuals and organizations that support its mission.

Related pages

References

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-'''Truth Initiative''' is a nonprofit public health organization committed to making tobacco use and nicotine addiction a thing of the past. Established in 1999, the organization was originally known as the American Legacy Foundation, a name derived from the [[Master Settlement Agreement]] between the major U.S. tobacco companies and 46 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. This agreement was a result of litigation to recover billions of dollars in healthcare costs associated with tobacco-related illnesses. The Truth Initiative is best known for its national campaigns aimed at discouraging tobacco use among teens and young adults, most notably through its "Truth" campaign.
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+The '''Truth Initiative''' is a nonprofit public health organization dedicated to achieving a culture where all youth and young adults reject tobacco. The organization is known for its "truth" campaign, a national youth smoking prevention campaign that has been credited with reducing youth smoking rates in the United States.
 ==History==
-The inception of the Truth Initiative can be traced back to the late 1990s, when the tobacco industry faced a series of lawsuits for its role in promoting tobacco use and minimizing the health risks associated with smoking. The [[Master Settlement Agreement]] of 1998 not only resulted in the tobacco industry paying out billions of dollars but also mandated the creation of a program to educate the public about the dangers of smoking. The American Legacy Foundation, now known as the Truth Initiative, was established to fulfill this mandate.
+The Truth Initiative was established in 1999 as the American Legacy Foundation as part of the Master Settlement Agreement between the tobacco industry and 46 U.S. states. The agreement provided funding for the foundation to develop and implement programs to reduce tobacco use, particularly among youth.
-==Campaigns==
+In 2015, the organization rebranded itself as the Truth Initiative to better reflect its mission and focus on the "truth" campaign.
-The Truth Initiative's most recognizable effort is the "Truth" campaign, a series of advertisements and outreach programs targeting teenagers and young adults. These campaigns use facts and statistics to highlight the negative health effects of smoking and the manipulative tactics of the tobacco industry. The initiative also focuses on the dangers of vaping and the use of electronic cigarettes, especially among the youth.
-==Research and Advocacy==
+==Programs==
-In addition to its public education campaigns, the Truth Initiative conducts research on tobacco use and its effects. This research is used to inform policy recommendations and advocacy efforts aimed at reducing tobacco use and its associated health risks. The organization works closely with lawmakers, health organizations, and communities to promote policies that prevent tobacco addiction and help people quit smoking.
+The Truth Initiative conducts research and policy studies on tobacco use and its effects, and it advocates for policies that reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke. The organization also runs several programs aimed at preventing tobacco use among young people, including:
-==Programs and Resources==
+* '''truth campaign''': A national multimedia campaign that uses innovative and engaging content to educate young people about the dangers of smoking and to encourage them to reject tobacco.
-The Truth Initiative offers a variety of programs and resources designed to help individuals quit smoking and vaping. These include digital tools like the "BecomeAnEX" program, a free, online plan that provides personalized resources to help smokers quit. The organization also offers support for communities disproportionately affected by tobacco, aiming to close the gap in tobacco-related health disparities.
+* '''EX Program''': A digital quit-smoking program designed to help individuals quit smoking through personalized support and resources.
+* '''Research and Policy Studies''': Conducting research on tobacco use trends, the impact of tobacco control policies, and the effectiveness of tobacco prevention and cessation programs.
 ==Impact==
-The Truth Initiative's campaigns and programs have made a significant impact on public health. Research has shown that the "Truth" campaign has prevented millions of young people from starting to smoke, contributing to the decline in smoking rates among teenagers and young adults in the United States. The organization continues to adapt its strategies to address the evolving landscape of tobacco and nicotine use, including the rise of vaping among young people.
+The Truth Initiative's "truth" campaign has been widely recognized for its effectiveness in reducing youth smoking rates. Studies have shown that the campaign has contributed to significant declines in smoking among teenagers and young adults.
+==Funding==
+The Truth Initiative is funded through the Master Settlement Agreement, as well as through grants and donations from individuals and organizations that support its mission.
+==Related pages==
+* [[Tobacco smoking]]
+* [[Public health]]
+* [[Smoking cessation]]
-==Challenges and Future Directions==
+==References==
-Despite the successes of the Truth Initiative, challenges remain in the fight against tobacco and nicotine addiction. The increasing popularity of e-cigarettes and vaping, particularly among young people, poses new public health challenges. The Truth Initiative is committed to continuing its research, advocacy, and education efforts to address these challenges and achieve its mission of a tobacco-free future.
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