According to the American Cancer Society, nicotine is believed to be as addictive as heroin or cocaine
However, public health concerns remain because of the ease of preparation, more rapid THC delivery (i.e., a potentially higher risk of dependence) and overdose 5,6
If the social or pleasure aspect is important to you and you still want to consume tobacco with a clear conscience, you should be aware that smoking without a filter leads to lung cancer much more often than smoking with a filter
However, its believed that melanocyte formations in the skin combined with oxygen and nutrient deprivation contribute to skin aging, the development of dark spots and uneven skin colour
The images, including one showing bloody urine in a toilet bowl and another showing a cancer affected colon, are among 13 new warning labels that will be required on cigarette packages by August 1