Commentary: Banning nicotine pouches will hurt veterans

March 11, 2025 by timesunion.com

Commentary: Banning nicotine pouches will hurt veterans

The text discusses smoking in the military culture and the higher smoking rates among veterans compared to the general population. New York lawmakers propose a ban on nicotine pouches, which could help veterans transition to safer alternatives. Smoking-related health risks for veterans include lung cancer, heart disease, mental health struggles, and shorter life expectancy. Banning nicotine pouches may lead veterans back to smoking or illicit markets. The focus should be on harm reduction, access to cessation resources, and cracking down on illegal vape sales to support veterans' health. The ban on nicotine pouches could worsen the smoking epidemic among veterans.

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