[seanmcdirmid]

Ya, it is politically too difficult to ban menthol at the moment.

[eurasiantiger]

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.

[selimthegrim]

Can you elaborate?

[seanmcdirmid]

Menthols are especially popular with African Americans, which has been a big consideration in not banning them so far.

[selimthegrim]

I thought that stereotype was out the door with Billy Dee Williams and Colt 45 ads but OK.