The fact is, theres no such thing as a safe smoke. Also, some recent studies, including one published in 2022 in the American Chemistry Societys Omega journal, found that certain burnt herbal ingredients, including damiana, can produce significant metabolic problems
A 2023 study showed that herbal treatments have the potential to help smokers quit the habit, although further well-designed trials comparing different methods are needed
As for amendments to the Tobacco and Liquor Tax Act, the penalty floor for fines would be removed and the wording would be changed from double to quadruple the original tax to quadruple the original tax or lower, the ministry said
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This study significantly contributes to filling that void, providing critical evidence to inform public health discourse and regulatory policy concerning herbal smoking products
For the Vehicle License Tax Act, the amendments would change the fines for those who contravene the terms of temporary licenses, vehicle test drive licenses or who purchased a vehicle and do not obtain a license from the fixed rate of double the tax to a fine of less than double the original tax for the vehicle, the ministry said
