E-cigarette maker Juul to pay 6 states $462 million over allegations it marketed to underage vapers

'Taking a page out of Big Tobacco’s playbook, Juul misled consumers about the health risks of their products.' New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a $462 million settlement with electronic cigarette company Juul, for causing a 'nationwide youth vaping epidemic.'

“Black Lives/Black Lungs: The Journey of a Stolen Leaf” unravels the industry’s forward-looking strategy of protecting profits, subverting regulations, and maintaining influence through the promotion of e-cigarettes to hook a new generation to nicotine. https://t.co/or4Meb73yY

Filmmaker @LincolnMondy is on a mission to shed light on the tobacco industry while building multigenerational coalitions along the way. Check out our Q&A to learn more about his journey! https://t.co/xNJKmyGyYg #tobacco #vaping #healthequity #BlackHistoryMonth

@aatclc It’s no accident that nearly 9 in 10 Black smokers use menthol cigarettes, which are easier to smoke and harder to quit. For more on why tobacco is a racial justice issue: https://t.co/RV7RvYesG1

"Responsibility lies with the tobacco companies. It’s time they stopped producing menthol cigarettes and treating the health of Black communities as expendable." - @aatclc https://t.co/gYkdlyciCV

what she said 👇

who's with her?? 😏

Vaping nicotine might seem like a way to lower stress during the holidays - but it can actually amplify feelings of anxiety. One free text-based support program is making it easier than ever for thousands to quit. @truthorange https://t.co/KSIF7o9MQR #sponsored

🚨 NEW INVESTIGATION Is vaping an eco-friendly alternative to smoking? In the US, five vapes are dumped in household bins by young people every second. Together, their batteries contain enough lithium to power about 6,000 Teslas … https://t.co/HvuBJ8dapd

Partnering with @truthorange to quit vaping again, it's been a tough road but I know if I truly want to feel like myself again, getting nicotine free is what I need to do #thisisquitting

.@enable partnered with @truthorange for #TheGameAwards to share how stress impacted his journey to quit vaping. If you need help quitting vaping, text “GAMEAWARDS” to 88709 for support from This is Quitting.

Want to learn more about sidestream and mainstream smoke? Check out this article from @Verywell.

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A quick summary:

Q: Is one worse than the other? A: Yes. Sidestream smoke may be more dangerous. Find out why 👇

Sidestream Smoke and Mainstream Smoke defined:

Sidestream vs. Mainstream Smoke: What are they and how do they affect our health? Let’s dive in 🧵

The e-cigarette industry has spent *millions* on tactics that help recruit young users, like discounts & sampling. https://t.co/rJYJSraCwk

Did you know quitting nicotine can positively impact your #mentalhealth? If you’re struggling to quit vaping and need some support, we have a ton of great mental health resources to help.