Tanya Triche, spokeswoman for the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, argues that when smoking restrictions are enacted or cigarette taxes raised, those affected will find other ways to obtain tobacco products
The California Teachers Association, one of the largest and most powerful unions in the state backing the ban on flavored tobacco, said two million middle and high school students use e-cigarettes and that four out of five children who have used tobacco started with a flavored product
So, in terms of north-south trade, that would be primarily through indigenous reserves, some of which straddle the border, Clement said
Their newest tactics are especially dangerous for families raising young children: Flavored products that mask the harshness of nicotine with sweet or fruity tastes Child-friendly packaging and product design (think vape pens that look like highlighters or USB drives) Digital ads and influencer marketing on platforms children use Deceptive labeling that downplays the risks of addiction These strategies not only lure kids in, they make it harder to quitand more likely that nicotine addiction will take hold early