Tobacco use has sharply declined in the US over the years, but the share of smokers who use menthol cigarettes has risen, particularly in black neighbourhoods and among young people
Teach people to recognize the tactics used by the tobacco industry and warn them of the risks of menthol use
On-reserve smoke shops Lowest in-person prices Best if you live close to a First Nations community and understand the local rules Directly supports Indigenous economies Indigenous-owned online native smokes retailers Deliver across Canada, usually with tax-free or reduced-tax pricing Offer wide brand selection and bulk options Require careful vetting to avoid contraband or off-reserve illegal operations Cigarette Express Positioned as offering the cheapest smokes online No minimum bulk buy-in strong pricing even if you only want a single carton Great option for smokers who want native/native-style smokes at aggressive prices without hanging hundreds of dollars on huge orders Duty-free & travel allowances May offer short-term savings for travellers, but is limited by quantity and strict rules Not a practical ongoing source for most smokers Native smokes exist at the intersection of Indigenous rights, taxation policy, economics, and consumer demand
It not only increases the risk of lung cancer American men who smoke are around 21 times more likely to die from lung cancer but a range of other diseases too, including strokes, heart disease, and several other cancers
The latter, being the least offensive, I would offer
