Illinois Allocates $24M from Juul Settlement to Fight Youth Vaping

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has announced a significant step in combating youth nicotine addiction by allocating $24 million from the $462 million Juul Labs settlement to the Truth Initiative. This nonprofit organization specializes in preventing youth nicotine usage and providing resources for quitting.

Key Points:

The donation represents about 5% of the total settlement secured two years ago.
Funds will support the EX Program, which can increase quitting success rates by up to 40%.
Illinois schools will receive access to “Vaping: Know the Truth” curriculum.
Campus events will be organized to promote quitting and support among college students.

Attorney General Raoul emphasized the ongoing epidemic of e-cigarette use among Illinois youth, particularly due to flavored, disposable vaping products. He praised the Truth Initiative’s efforts in educating young people about vaping dangers and empowering them to lead healthier lives.

Kathy Crosby, CEO of Truth Initiative, commended Raoul’s leadership in addressing the youth vaping crisis and strategically directing settlement funds for maximum impact.

This initiative aims to create a comprehensive approach to nicotine prevention and cessation, combining educational resources, personalized quitting support, and community engagement to combat the rising trend of youth vaping in Illinois.

News source: IL Attorney General donating 5% of settlement with Juul to nicotine prevention, quitting initiative

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