#truthinitiative

1. What is Truth Initiative?

Truth Initiative is a national public health organization that inspires young people to live tobacco-free lifestyles. The organization aims to share the truth about tobacco and the tobacco industry through its truth public education campaign, research and policy studies, and community and youth engagement programs focused on those at high risk of using tobacco.

The Washington D.C.-based organization, formerly known as Legacy, was established and funded through the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement between attorneys general from 46 states, five U.S. territories and the tobacco industry. To learn more about Truth Initiative’s work, visit truthinitiative.org.

2. How will Truth Initiative help me?

Truth Initiative helps you get the facts on tobacco so you can:

Learn more about tobacco use in the military

Discover four ways smoking impacts national military readiness

Educate yourself on how tobacco is a social justice issue

See the deeply-rooted culture of tobacco in the military­

3. What tips does Truth Initiative have for me?

Truth Initiative recommends taking these steps to quit tobacco:

Check out BecomeAnEX. Truth Initiative’s free digital resource features customizable quit plans, expert advice, and tips on tobacco cessation. BecomeAnEX also includes a large online community of more than 800,000 registered participants providing support to tobacco users.

Find your support network. Whether in person or online, find others who can support you in your tobacco-free journey. Browse the support groups on BecomeAnEX.

Download the This is Quitting app. The tobacco cessation app includes quitting ideas from tobacco users, quitting exercises, and real-life success stories.