When disturbed or in perceived danger, tobacco beetles will tuck in their head and legs and remain completely still, playing dead
States that have higher rates of adult menthol smoking relative to non-menthol smoking actually have lower youth smoking rates
The FDA has not approved cessation medications for youth, so the focus leans heavily on behavioral counseling
"This is a classic case of tax evasion that's being fueled by a lapse in good government," said Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore, who will chair Tuesdays hearing
Given their primary goal of maximizing profits, however, it is unlikely, that the tobacco companies will do that on their own, despite all the ethical, moral, and public health reasons that they should. As the cost of cigarettes continues to rise, largely due to increased taxes aimed at discouraging their sale, cigarette companies are relying more and more on coupons to help offset the tax hikes and keep their products affordable