Pre-1990, gear up, light up, was a common phrase among pilots who would fire up a cigarette right after taking off, and we were still six years out from acquiring nicotine patches or gum without a prescription
According to a 2020 study by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), SUD affects approximately 19.7 million adults in the United States, with an estimated 8.5 million individuals suffering from both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder
however, the policy includes many exemptions
These include: Smoking medications Patches Nasal sprays Inhalers Lozenges Non-nicotine medications Support groups - in person, online, or through a mobile app Self-help workbooks Smoking cessation classes If you are trying to quit, do not switch to e-cigarettes
Elegent but not for the faint of heart