In July, Walmart, which is based in Bentonville, Arkansas, raised the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, including all e-cigarettes, to 21
But what about those who are in a spot and miss the waves of opportunities
[37] Similarly, a study conducted among 12-17-year-old students in Texas found that students who recalled seeing e-cigarette advertisements in stores were three times as likely to have ever-used e-cigarettes 6 months later compared to those who did not recall seeing e-cigarette advertisements in stores
This is concerning as disposable vapes were ending up in the hands of under 18's and the increased amount of e-liquid increases the likelihood of developing a nicotine addiction - something that can impact the developing brain (5)
Cigarette smoking may be justified as harmless, or perhaps brushed aside as mild compared to other drugs, but substance abuse in general should always be addressed in treatment to allow for healing and progress toward full recovery