Research shows that tobacco products that use menthol as a characterizing flavor are more addictive, harder to quit, lead to initiation of tobacco product use in youth, and disproportionately impact Black communities

Addressing the use of menthol tobacco products is an important part of treating tobacco use. Menthol makes tobacco products more addictive,

As a final rule, nationally banning menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes is expected to pass, Duke researchers find synthetic pr