LEGAL & LEGISLATIVE DIVISION The Legal and Legislative Division was created by the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission in January 2022
E-cigarettes may seem like a safer option, but they still deliver toxic substances including: Ultrafine particles that penetrate deep into the lungs Heavy metals like nickel, tin, and lead Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat Flavoring chemicals, like diacetyl, which is associated with bronchiolitis obliterans (a severe and irreversible lung disease often referred to as popcorn lung) These toxins inflame and damage cells in your body, contribute to chronic inflammation, and disrupt immune function
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Besides biological causes that involve dopamine and reward center, other causes of tobacco addiction include peer pressure, environmental, and even mental health problems as well as other substance abuse disorders