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The mint flavor in menthol cigarettes has a cooling effect that can blunt harsh cigarette smoke, making it easier to start smoking

[30] In Georgia, 35 percent of adults in households making $15,000 or less smoked, compared to 22.3 percent for households with income between $34,000 and $49,999 and 12.2 percent for incomes higher than $50,000

That alone is worth another $20 to $30 per month

Additionally, these products can elevate the risk of heart disease and stroke, cause pregnancy complications like early delivery and stillbirth, and pose a serious risk of nicotine poisoning in children.

With such a variety of flavors, theres something for everyone, from the adventurous to the traditionalist

losing one is a catastrophic financial hit