Even though they are made using plant-based fibers, which can break down naturally, the pouches also contain nicotine salts and other chemicals that slow or prevent complete decomposition
This allows the authentic tobacco flavor to shine through, offering a nostalgic smoking experience reminiscent of classic cigarettes
We hope to be able to identify modifiable factors that can help inform regulatory efforts, retailer education programs, and overall compliance and enforcement to reduce and prevent tobacco use consistently among youth and young adults, says Amanda Kong, PhD, MPH, assistant professor of social sciences and health policy at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, based in North Carolina, and an author of the study
Items related to domains of dependence were developed via a literature review of smokeless tobacco dependence scales and from in-depth interviews with khaini users