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Study Links Collective Trauma Reminders to Immediate Tobacco and Cannabis Cravings

Study Links Collective Trauma Reminders to Immediate Tobacco and Cannabis Cravings

New research suggests that reminders of national or collective tragedies can trigger immediate cravings for tobacco and cannabis. The findings point to a coping response under stress, with implications for public health messaging during crises.

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Collective trauma reminders trigger immediate cravings for tobacco and cannabis