There is some evidence that culturally tailored smoking cessation interventions may work better for SGM young adults who smoke compared to non-tailored interventions [62]
Companies and nonprofits, like rePurpose Global and Plastic Bank that work to organize support for bolstering these systems are careful to approach their support in a sustainable way: meaning, their funding and work only strengthens preexisting systems- it doesnt replace them or take over. Keeping the ownership squarely in the hands of native and local organizations for longevity, engaging multiple stakeholders within the community for collaboration
If the national ban proves even a fraction as ineffective as the Massachusetts ban, it becomes a very expensive exercise in narrowing a tax base, which effectively leaves fewer taxpayers to cover the costs of the externalities associated with smoking
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That includes resources like MANTRAs Motivation Meters, which help people better understand the risks of nicotine use and the benefits of quitting, as well as access to supports for quitting smoking or vaping
