The common refrain from ARISE members quoted in news articles was that a favourite treat, such as a cup of tea or coffee, a glass of wine or beer, a cigarette or a bar of chocolate, reduces stress and helps people relax. This minimizes the health risks of cigarette addiction and instead frames smoking as an occasional, potentially beneficial, indulgence
However, it is promising that the positive mental health labels increased key mechanisms for quitting behaviour compared to the blank labels, such as motivation, intention to quit and quitting self-efficacy, and had a similar size effect on motivation to stop smoking as the physical health labels
Vaping devices and e-cigarettes are only accepted in carry-on bags and not allowed in checked luggage
TPSAC's review found evidence indicating that menthol cigarettes promoted experimentation and regular smoking and increased the likelihood of addiction in youth smokers