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WNTD: The Nightmare Epidemic Created by Tobacco Marketing
Tobacco is a Deadly Product
- Tobacco kills up to half of its users.
- Tobacco kills nearly 6 million people each year, of whom more than 5 million are from direct tobacco use and more tha...
What does ASH do?
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...
Why did ASH update its mission?
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...
What does ASH do in my state/county/community?
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 countr...
Does ASH provide legal services?
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 th...
How do I schedule an interview with someone at ASH?
Journalists should contact media@ash.org.
General inquiries can be sent to info@ash.org.
Or, call our main line at (202) 659 - 4310....
How do I renew my support to ASH?
There are several ways you can renew your support to ASH.
Online: visit www.ash.org and make your donation with your credit card by clicking on the Donate Now button and choose from our easy options (one-t...
Whom should I contact with changes to my personal information/recent donation/other issues/etc?
If you have any questions or updates to your personal information please contact the Development Department at HQ@ash.org or call us between the hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm EST at (202) 659-4310 and we will be h...
Why is there an international treaty on tobacco? Can’t it just be handled in each country?
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 ...
What is ASH’s position on outdoor smoking, such as parks and beaches?
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 ...
How do I sue the tobacco companies? Join a lawsuit?
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 fr...
My neighbor’s tobacco smoke drifts into my apartment/condo. How do I protect myself?
Click to download the flyer PDF
Start with the assumption that your neighbor doesn't realize their smoke is flooding your apartment/condo/co-op unit. Kindly ask them to step outside when smoking. If they me...
What are E-cigarettes? Are they harmful? What is ASH doing about them?
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 o...
Where can I find more information on smoking bans in my local area?
One of ASH’s allies, Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights, maintains an excellent database of smoke-free laws at https://www.no-smoke.org/goingsmokefree.php?id=519....
I am in a custody dispute and/or my ex spouse smokes around our children. What can I do to protect them?
Judges in custody disputes are required to focus on the best interests of the child, and are increasingly taking smoking into account. The Tobacco Control Legal Consortium has produced an excellent summary of y...
I need help to quit smoking. What resources are available to me?
There are a variety of treatments available to aid in quitting smoking, from counseling to pharmaceuticals. ASH does not endorse any nicotine-replacement therapy or any other pharmaceutical drugs, but encourage...
I see fewer and fewer people smoking, yet tobacco companies are more profitable than ever? How is that possible?
While we have cut smoking prevalence in half in two generations here in the United States, the tobacco industry has increasingly targeted new customers overseas, especially in poorer countries. Often, marketing...
