Temple pulmonologist Dr. Jamie Garfield says the proposed regulation is an effective harm reduction strategy, but suggests it will take a significant lobbying effort for it to go into effect.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a groundbreaking proposal to drastically reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes, aiming to curb addiction and encourage smokers to switch to less harmful alternatives or quit altogether.

Officials proposed limiting the amount of nicotine to make cigarettes less addictive, but it's unclear if the incoming administration will offer support.