The Unintended Consequences of Banning Nicotine Pouches: A Focus on Veterans’ Health and Harm Reduction
Nicotine pouches have become an important tool in harm reduction, offering a smoke-free alternative to traditional cigarettes. Many veterans, who historically have higher smoking rates than the general population, have turned to these products as a way to transition away from combustible tobacco. However, recent legislative proposals in New York and other jurisdictions seek to…