Studies show that menthol increases the appeal of tobacco and facilitates progression to regular smoking, particularly among youth and young adults. Menthol masks unpleasant flavors and harshness of tobacco products, making them easier to start using. Tobacco products with menthol can also be more addictive and harder to quit by enhancing the effects of nicotine.
intersectionality doesn't count for young people
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-commits-evidence-based-actions-aimed-saving-lives-and-preventing-future-generations-smokers
Yeah nothing Zoomers love more than that sweet, sweet menthol
Wait for real nicotine hits harder with menthol?
Menthol kinda numbs the lungs and makes it easier to smoke more and inhale deeper without as much irritation