It is caused by a fungus that attacks tobacco
In 2023, the Parliament of Lithuania presented a National Agenda on Drugs, Tobacco and Alcohol control, prevention, and harm reduction until 2035, followed by the approval of the 20242026 Action Plan for the implementation of this agenda (Government of the Republic of Lithuania, 2024
Creating a national steering committee for tobacco control: must be multisectoral and should include: Government ministries: Health, Finance, Customs, Trade and Commerce, Agriculture, Labour, Law and Justice, Education, Culture, Environment etc
So while at first, individuals may experience increased depressive symptoms and distress, those who quit nicotine will benefit more from an overall improvement to their mental health in the long run
Also, because licensing standards can vary county by county, dont assume that the same type of license at one location will be good for another
GBPI looked at potential tax increases of $1, $1.23 and $1.50 per pack