In 2023, a federal court ordered Raw, the rolling-paper powerhouse, to stop making certain claims on its packaging, including that its organic hemp papers are unrefined, made from the center of the stalk, or made from natural hemp gum. Forbes magazine characterized the company at the time as relying on deceitful claims and aggressive hucksterism. There are also promises made on booklet labels that, while not deceptive, are hard to parse: Theres no industry-standard definition for what terms like thin and slow burning actually mean
Although millions have quit, smoking continues to be the most preventable cause of death in the United States today
Research has shown that it can reduce the time needed to fall asleep and possibly increase slow-wave sleep, but it may also decrease REM sleep.41 Because of its negative effect on REM sleep, as well as its greater misuse potential, it isnt suitable for everyone and is best taken in moderate doses
Reducing one major health risk in the population will, indirectly, reduce another major health risk. The researchers noted that people who smoke often have a lower body weight than people who dont smoke, but they also have more abdominal and visceral fat