The industry believes it's far higher and points to research it commissioned, through FTI Consulting, suggesting illicit consumption made up almost a third of all tobacco consumed in 2023
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Cigarette smoking has been the major issue in public health for the last 70 years, and the goal is to get [to] a smoke-free society, said study co-author John Pierce, also a professor at the Herbert Wertheim School and a member of Moores Cancer Center
Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when attempting to stop smoking: When attempting to stop smoking, one may experience physical and emotional withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, strong mood swings, intense cravings, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, depressed mood, frustration, diarrhea, constipation, increased appetite, or insomnia