3 important things to know about quitting nicotine during times of stress

Nicotine addiction – whether through smoking, vaping, or another tobacco product – can increase stress levels, and quitting nicotine can improve mental health. Stress can present challenges for people who want to quit nicotine, but these challenges are manageable, especially if people know the facts about nicotine and stress. Here are three important things about quitting nicotine during challenging times.

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Strong state policies in California and Massachusetts significantly reduced youth access to flavored tobacco products

In the face of rising sales of flavored e-cigarettes, state policies are critical to protecting young people, according to a report from the CDC Foundation and Truth Initiative. Two states in particular – California and Massachusetts – demonstrate the effect that strong state policies can have on reducing sales and limiting youth access to flavored nicotine.

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This week in tobacco policy news

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The city council passed a bill which will raise the minimum purchase age for electronic smoking devices to 21, mandate ID checks and point-of-sale signage, prohibit out-of-package and self-service sales, implement a tiered penalty structure for violators of up to $2,000, and allocate 50% of revenue from penalties to fund youth vaping prevention and education initiatives.
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