Truth Initiative

08/21/2026

A quick intern roundup — what we’re working on, learning, and loving in DC.

08/20/2026

As part of the Breath of Freedom Summit, this esteemed panel will discuss that despite significant progress, Black communities continue to experience disproportionate health burdens across numerous conditions, including to***co-related disease. This conversation will explore the policies, partnerships, research, and innovations needed to advance equitable health outcomes.

08/20/2026

Recognizing the power of culture and community to drive public health progress and advance health equity, Truth Initiative and partners will host the Breath of Freedom Summit this year on Martha’s Vineyard. Throughout the summit, the work of the Breath of Freedom coalition will be elevated, an alliance uniting Black-led organizations to reclaim the narrative around to***co use.

08/11/2026

Could the swipe economy reshape public health while expanding personal connection? Platforms like Bumble, FarmersOnly.com, Hinge, Match Group US, and Tinder may have a role in helping people quit to***co or ni****ne. Read more from our CEO & President Kathy Crosby in Fast Company.

08/07/2026

how secondhand smoke can affect 🐱🐶 + other pets? 👇

08/06/2026

We left Camp Connect excited to carry conversations and momentum forward! ⛺️

We loved bringing together youth engagement professionals and public health advocates to exchange ideas, learn from one another and build community around our shared commitment to empowering young people.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made Camp Connect a success!

07/27/2026

Camp Connect 2026 ⛺️ brought together passionate youth engagement professionals to share ideas, build relationships and strengthen efforts in communities across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast region.

Here are a few highlights from the day!

07/27/2026

We’re so excited to kick off Camp Connect 2026! ⛺️

We’re bringing together youth engagement professionals – public health advocates who work with young people – from across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast to learn, connect and share ideas that strengthen youth engagement and commercial to***co prevention.

Here's to learning, collaboration and building community!
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07/27/2026

Proud to have joined our partners yesterday to officially launch the first phase of Ohio’s statewide cannabis public education initiative, helping ensure pregnant women and women who may become pregnant have access to clear, evidence-based information about the risks of cannabis use during pregnancy.

This important effort was made possible through the collaboration of the OneOhio Recovery Foundation, Ohio Department of Commerce, Ohio Department of Health, Truth Initiative, and Franklin County Public Health—all working together to provide trusted guidance that empowers healthier decisions for moms, babies, and families across Ohio.

Learn more about the campaign and explore the facts: https://www.oneohiofoundation.com/cannabis-pregnancy

07/25/2026

Today, alongside the Ohio Department of Commerce, Ohio Department of Health, Truth Initiative, and Franklin County Public Health, we launched the first phase of Ohio's statewide cannabis public education initiative—a new campaign focused on pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and the people who support them.

Data from our statewide survey on cannabis use revealed:
🟢 More than half of Ohio women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant reported using cannabis.
🔵 Nearly 40% of cannabis users believe using while pregnant is acceptable.

But health experts are clear: cannabis use during pregnancy is associated with increased risks of low birth weight, preterm birth, developmental problems, and stillbirth.

"I think moms want to make the decisions that are best for their babies,” said Alisha Nelson, Executive Director of OneOhio Recovery Foundation. "We know that from how much information they're gathering, how many people they talk to, how many resources they reach out to... We wanted to insert this conversation into that process as quickly as possible to really protect that developing baby and developing brain."

Read more about the campaign and why it matters in Samantha Hendrickson's reporting for The Columbus Dispatch:

A survey commissioned by the OneOhio Recovery Foundation shows many pregnant women are misinformed about cannabis use during pregnancy.