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'''VLNC (Very Low Nicotine Cigarettes)'''
'''VLNC (Very Low Nicotine Cigarettes)'''
For lose who are new to smoking, it is hoped that with the low nicotine content people won't become addicted to them and convert to habitual smoking. For people who already habitually smoke, it is hoped that the lower level of nicotine will help them break free from smoking or if they want/need more nicotine, convert to a safer alternative. The US FDA granted the first MRTP (Modified Risk Tobacco Product) to a VLNC on December 23, 2021.
For those who are new to smoking, it is hoped that with the low nicotine content people won't become addicted to them and convert to habitual smoking. For people who already habitually smoke, it is hoped that the lower level of nicotine will help them break free from smoking or if they want/need more nicotine, convert to a safer alternative. The US FDA granted the first MRTP (Modified Risk Tobacco Product) to a VLNC on December 23, 2021.  




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*"These results suggest that a reduced-nicotine standard for cigarettes would reduce smoking among smokers with SMI. However, the lack of effect on total nicotine exposure indicates VLNC noncompliance, suggesting that smokers with SMI may respond to a reduced-nicotine standard by substituting alternative forms of nicotine."
*"These results suggest that a reduced-nicotine standard for cigarettes would reduce smoking among smokers with SMI. However, the lack of effect on total nicotine exposure indicates VLNC noncompliance, suggesting that smokers with SMI may respond to a reduced-nicotine standard by substituting alternative forms of nicotine."
*It can be assumed that even if reduced nicotine cigarettes are mandated, the black market will continue to supply nicotine containing tobacco, and cigarettes as long as there is demand.
*It can be assumed that even if reduced nicotine cigarettes are mandated, the black market will continue to supply nicotine containing tobacco, and cigarettes as long as there is demand.


===2019: [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0091743520302516 Abuse liability of cigarettes with very low nicotine content in pregnant cigarette smokers]===
===2019: [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0091743520302516 Abuse liability of cigarettes with very low nicotine content in pregnant cigarette smokers]===