Nicotine also led to a rise of cell death and decreased the levels of synaptopodin, a protein that helps prevent podocyte damage or death
Psychological Comfort For some, vaping fits snugly into their routine like a warm cup of tea, replacing the habit of grabbing a snack out of stress or boredom
While this policy is welcomed by some health organizations, it also raises questions about the budgets of modest households, the emergence of a parallel market, and tobacco tourism to neighboring countries

Below are educational resources for providers from our partners at Kick It : Kick It California Health Professionals Webpage (listed under webinar trainings) Kick It California Tobacco Cessation Education & Training Resources Webpage AB 541: Helping Tobacco Users in Substance Use Treatment - This flyer (also available in Spanish) provides information on how bill AB 541 can help tobacco users in substance use treatment and how to refer patients or clients to Kick It California cessation services For all SCLC and CaCTC webinar topics - check out our collection of recorded webinars: Each year, the California Center for Tobacco Cessation brings dynamic, interactive trainings to local communities across California to assist local behavioral health facilities with developing wellness policies to promote healthy living and tobacco-free recovery

In California, a bill prohibiting the sale of most flavored tobacco products was signed into law in August 2020, despite heavy opposition from the tobacco industry