A fair chunk of it did get spent for that use initially, but eventually, more and more states figured out they could send it however they wanted
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It is hypothesized that during an HIV infection, the virus invades the BBB, causing dysregulation using viral proteins and cytokines ( When comparing HIV-1 positive smokers to healthy individuals who smoke, another study found that through the induction of cytochrome P450 enzymes, the metabolism of nicotine is enhanced in patients with HIV-1 (Owe-Larsson et al., 2009)
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What is so unique about the tobacco industry that made this possible (chart via Credit Suisse )