Oklahomans Encouraged to Take a Stand Against Tobacco

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 — Tobacco Stops With Me, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is encouraging Oklahomans to take part in the “Take Down Tobacco” National Day of Action on Wednesday, April 1. This annual event is an opportunity for students, teachers, health professionals, and leaders across Oklahoma to stand up to Big Tobacco and call attention to the industry’s manipulative tactics.“

In Oklahoma alone, tobacco use is responsible for 7,500 deaths every year,” said Julie Bisbee, TSET executive director. “Helping young Oklahomans understand the risks and stand up to Big Tobacco can lead to healthier choices and healthier communities. That’s central to the TSET mission to improve the lives of all Oklahomans.”

Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death in Oklahoma. While the number of high school students who smoke has greatly declined, more than 1 in 5 high schoolers report vaping. Events during the Day of Action focus on raising awareness in communities, encouraging youth to speak up against the tobacco industry, and supporting efforts to protect kids from tobacco products and e-cigarettes.

In Oklahoma, Youth Action for Health Leadership (YAHL), a youth-led program of the TSET Healthy Youth Initiative, will take part by collecting photo pledges from community members throughout the day.

To learn more about tobacco, e-cigarettes, and how you can take a stand against Big Tobacco, visit StopsWithMe.com and join the fight for a healthier state. Oklahoma teens who want to quit tobacco can access free support through My Life, My Quit by visiting MyLifeMyQuit.com or texting “Start My Quit” to 36072.

Oklahoma adults thinking about quitting tobacco can sign up for free services from the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline by visiting OKhelpline.com, calling 1-800-QUIT NOW, or texting READY to 34191.

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