Abrams points out that e-cigarettes create a tension between those who believe in "abstinence" and those who believe in "harm reduction." My own general view is that while it's fine in many famioly and educational contexts to suggest that abstinence would be a sensible individual decision, public policy should focus less on enforcing abstinence and more on offering opportunities for harm reduction
British American Tobacco (January 2025): Completed acquisition of a 15% equity stake in a Swedish nicotine-pouch startup, signaling deeper commitment to the cigarette alternative vaping trend and oral nicotine category [16]
Smokeless tobacco is not a safe choice instead of cigarettes
(where it had bought Kroger's convenience store business, as well as Cumberland Farms), especially in Florida, New England, and Ohio
Pod systems represent the next step up, offering better battery life and more flavour options while remaining user-friendly
Democratic Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal and Republican New York Senator Kemp Hannon support the bill