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by zosterops 2452 days ago
I believe in the case of NY it was all flavors except menthol that were banned.
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Ya, it is politically too difficult to ban menthol at the moment.
Menthol competes for the same enzyme that breaks down nicotine, keeping nicotine active longer. It is also a moderately strong kappa-opioid receptor agonist: vaping too strong menthol liquid can induce extreme dysphoria, anxiety and panic attacks.
Can you elaborate?
Menthols are especially popular with African Americans, which has been a big consideration in not banning them so far.
I thought that stereotype was out the door with Billy Dee Williams and Colt 45 ads but OK.