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The CDC linked EVALI to vitamin E acetate, an additive in illegal cartridges of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive compound in marijuana
22 Nicotine also produces other metabolic effects related to body weight or composition, including insulin resistance, which is most likely related to the release of catecholamines
Dye Sublimation A printing process that uses heat to transfer dye onto materials, typically fabrics, ceramics, or specially coated surfaces
Most cigarette butts contain a filter made of cellulose acetate fibre, a type of a bioplastic, according to the study
However, because of the sheer number of interviews we conducted, limited public access to case information in some jurisdictions, and respect for individuals privacy, we did not review case information or contact attorneys for all interviewees