An Introduction to Other Tobacco Products

The Tobacco Industry

Isn’t Going Anywhere

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What is OTP?

OTP = Other Tobacco Products

• Chewing/Spit Tobacco• Snus• Dissolvables• Cigars/Cigarillos

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What is the Problem?

Appealing PackagingCandy-Flavored

Cheap

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Appealing and easily accessible

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Candy Flavoring

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Cheap and deadly

How Can You Make a Difference?

Join our Coalition

Engage Your Youth

Youth enhance state and local tobacco control efforts by challenging conventional thinking, advocating for policies and

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Write Letters to the Editor (LTEs)

• “The letter to the editor is an excellent vehicle for making your voice heard on issues that are important to you and your community.”

Spencer StrubTPCP Communications Coordinator

Educate local policy makers

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