The major varieties of tobacco include: Virginia Tobacco (Brightleaf): Known for its natural sweetness and light flavor
There is also no evidence that menthol cigarettes are more toxic or harmful to health, something even the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Preventionuntil very recentlyadmitted on its website, noting that menthols are just as dangerous as non-menthol cigarettes (though this language was removed soon after FDAs announced menthol ban)
The Associated PressMinneapolis August 4, 2017 12:38 PMMinneapolis approves restrictions on menthol cigarette salesSome of the many menthol tobacco products sold at the Penwood Market convenience store in Minneapolis on July 27, 2017.Mark Zdechlik | MPR News FileGo Deeper.CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories.Log inLike this?CloseThanks for liking this story
The addictive nature of nicotine is due to its ability to rapidly cross the blood-brain barrier and induce the release of dopamine, creating pleasurable sensations
A big issue is the lack of long-term scientific evidence to support the safety and effectiveness of e-cigarettes, prompting critics like the British Medical Association (BMA) to warn of the dangers of their unregulated use
