For the purpose of this discussion, we will focus on substances that are commonly referred to as gateway drugs: caffeine alcohol tobacco marijuana Caffeine Image 4.2 Hot Coffee in a White Mug Surrounded by Coffee Beans on a Wood Table History and Background Caffeine is a bitter substance that occurs naturally in more than 60 plants, including coffee beans, tea leaves, kola nuts (used to flavor soft-drink colas), and cacao pods (used to make chocolate products)
Tobacco use dramatically increases the risk of many serious health problems, including both respiratory problems (like lung cancer, TB and COPD) and CVDs
Excise Duty and Taxation : Tobacco products incur high excise duties, often forming a significant part of retail prices
[28, 29 ] Model Tobacco 21 policies recommend replacing PUP laws and any associated criminal penalties with a civil penalty structure
Understanding Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes vs
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