The quit‑smoking ads that helped millions are ending. A former smoker and experts fear what comes next.
Published by CBS News on August 26, 2025
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tips-from-former-smoker-ads-ending/
A long-running anti-smoking campaign that helped millions of smokers quit is coming to an end, leaving a gap in one of the nation’s most visible public health efforts. Its conclusion raises questions about how to sustain momentum in reducing tobacco use and supporting people trying to quit. Finding new ways to reach and motivate smokers will be key to continuing progress against tobacco-related disease.