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ASH works to end the global disease, damage and death caused by tobacco. We accomplish this by educating the public and decision makers, tracking tobacco industry actions, and working for strong public policies at the local, national and global levels. ASH works closely with its allies to ensure that the public health community addresses the… Read the full article >

As the U.S. and other western countries took action against tobacco, the industry went global to continue making money off of the misery of its consumers. In order to counter this disease’s vector – the tobacco industry – ASH decided to take the fight global as well. There is much left to do both at… Read the full article >

ASH works with a network of allies in the United States to continue progress in fighting tobacco here at home. Often, we can bring fresh expertise and evidence to bear from progressive efforts in foreign countries. ASH also fights tobacco industry efforts to roll back local progress through litigation, especially trade agreements, and exposes Big… Read the full article >

ASH does not have the resources to provide individualized legal services. We are a member of the Tobacco Control Legal Consortium, which can often point individuals to legal help in their community or point them to class action lawsuits.

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There are several ways you can renew your annual membership to ASH. Online: visit www.ash.org and make your donation with your credit card by clicking on the Donate Now button.   Mail:  Submit your donation to: Action on Smoking and Health Attention: Member Services 701 4th Street NW Washington, DC 20001 Email or Phone: Please… Read the full article >

If you have any questions about your membership please contact the Member Services Department at membership@ash.org  or call us between the hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm EST at (202) 659-4310 and we will be happy to assist you.

The tobacco industry is extremely multinational, and has a history of playing one country off of another to dissuade governments from implementing strong tobacco controls. A treaty increases the political will of governments to do the right thing, and helps in legal defense when they are sued by industry or industry-dominated foreign governments. In addition,… Read the full article >

There is no safe level of exposure to tobacco smoke, and there is no legal right to smoke. ASH supports smoking bans wherever innocent bystanders will be impacted by secondhand smoke. In addition to the danger of inhaling smoke, cigarette butts are the leading single cause of litter in parks and beaches. Cigarette butts are… Read the full article >

ASH cannot represent individual clients, and is not a law firm handling class action suits. You should consult with an attorney in your state specializing in torts. In many cases, the initial consultation is free, and a local attorney should have information on current class action suits.

You do have rights. ASH is a member of the Tobacco Control Legal Consortium. TCLC has produced an excellent summary of your rights and how to exercise them at http://publichealthlawcenter.org/sites/default/files/resources/tclc-syn-condos-2009_0.pdf.

An e-cigarette is a device that uses electricity from a small battery to vaporize a tobacco-containing solution, producing a vapor that is inhaled. The vapor includes nicotine, the addictive chemical found in other tobacco products, and the e-cigarette is designed to look like a cigarette. While e-cigarette manufacturers claim that their products are safe, they… Read the full article >