Can Mints Lead To Chain-Smoking?
The "mints" in your child's pocket might give much more than a sugar high, the Federal Drug Administration is warning.
They might provide a jolt of nicotine.
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. is test-marketing tobacco-infused mints in Columbus and two other markets. The company says the mints are for adults who want an alternative to cigarettes.
Critics warn that the so-called "dissolvable tobacco" products will appeal to youngsters...
R.J. Reynolds knows what they're doing. Get people hooked on the flavor of tobacco and the next step is chain-smoking. Maybe not, but it certainly will enable the tobacco maker to appear minty-fresh....
Posted 5 months ago
by Joe Caruso
