F.D.A. Plans to Seek a Ban on Menthol Cigarettes

Re:F.D.A. Plans to Seek a Ban on Menthol Cigarettes by tinus_hn on Saturday November 10, 2018 @11:29AM (#18422011)

Well, many addictions have withdrawal effects that are serious or even life threatening. Nicotine withdrawal effects are mild discomforts that go away after a few days.

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Re:F.D.A. Plans to Seek a Ban on Menthol Cigarettes by drewrv on Saturday November 10, 2018 @12:08PM (#18422204)

I've known people who quit heroin and struggled to quit cigs. Which one is "harder" to quit is probably subjective and depends on the person, but there is a lot more going on than physical withdrawal symptoms.

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Re:F.D.A. Plans to Seek a Ban on Menthol Cigarettes by stevewillows on Sunday November 11, 2018 @07:55AM (#18426155)

I commented earlier in this thread, but I think one of the toughest aspects of quitting smoking is breaking the ritual.

I had so many friends who smoked, and our independent desires to quit were definitely not in sync. I don't doubt that this was one of the major factors in me drawing out my quitting process.

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Re:F.D.A. Plans to Seek a Ban on Menthol Cigarettes by EpicEng on Saturday November 10, 2018 @08:41PM (#18424564)

I quit smoking. I'm pretty sure you have never done it.

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