Health experts and advocates say the policy positions Canada at the forefront of a global push to curb the appeal of cigarette brands, particularly among youth, and eliminate packages as pocket-sized promotions for Big Tobacco
These cues trigger cravings and prompt relapse even after periods of abstinence
A standard pack contains 20 cigarettes, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom
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Assorted stick flavors of bubble gum, grape and orange are packed neatly in these nostalgic cigarette boxes
