Consider the following: Fruity flavorings of products, including alcohol products like alcopops and hard seltzers, appeal to teens "Binge in a can" -- a 24 ounce can of malt beverage (e.g., FourLoko) can have the same amount of alcohol as an entire bottle of wine The national explosion of the vaping industry (e-cigs, JUUL) which has marketed its products to underage users A single vape pod can deliver as much nicotine as a pack of cigarettes A growing number of high-potency products with over 90% THC have flooded the market as more states have legalized commercial marijuana/cannabis THC products are largely unregulated or regulations go unenforced
A 2021 CDC study found that individuals who misuse stimulants for extended periods experience an average weight loss of 1015% of their body mass due to suppressed appetite
It also dries out saliva, which leads to bacteria buildup and chronic bad breath
Doctors have known for years that smoking causes most lung cancer
Is it better to buy packs or cartons
California Assemblyman Mark Stone, who represents a coastal district that includes Monterey, said public momentum for a ban on cigarette filters is increasing as more people come to understand the environmental and health toll for what he called a little toxic bomb. The idea to get rid of the useless part of this product is finally gaining traction in the public, said Stone, a Democrat, and I hope that the Legislature soon follows the popular sentiment.
