Though the issue garnered more attention due to the hundreds of vaping-related illnesses across the country, raising the age to purchase tobacco won't directly tackle that problem
Quitting smoking is so hard because of the complex interplay between physical addiction to nicotine and the psychological habits formed around tobacco use, as studied in an article by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention titled Why Quitting Smoking Is Hard. Physically, nicotine creates dependence by altering brain chemistry, leading to withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, cravings, and anxiety when a person tries to quit
Impact of anxiety and depression on the prognosis of copd exacerbations
"They exist at the same time, so they exist concurrently with the state law, and if the federal law is stricter, the law is stricter," Martin said
Seeking support from healthcare professionals and implementing coping strategies can help individuals manage and overcome depression and anxiety as they navigate their path to a smoke-free life
