When you smoke up to 20 [a day] it gives you more risk, but not hugely more. Men smoking one cigarette a day had 53% of the coronary heart disease risk of those smoking 20 a day, and 64% of their risk for stroke
Specifically, AB 455 requires disclosure of any known: Tobacco or nicotine residue present on the property History of smoking or vaping occurring within the property This requirement applies not only to traditional cigarettes and tobacco products, but also to electronic cigarettes, vaping devices, and other nicotine delivery systems
Flavored cigarettes, particularly menthol, are designed to bridge the gap for those who find traditional cigarettes too harsh or uninviting
How you talk to yourself counts, too
Public Health Service Clinical Practice Guideline for treating tobacco use and dependence (Fiore et al., 2000): Anxiolytic agents (buspirone, diazepam) may reduce anxiety associated with nicotine withdrawal, but these agents have not been shown to improve quit rates