Explore the complex legal and regulatory landscape surrounding tobacco in this 44-minute lecture from Yale University's Environmental Politics and Law course. Examine the development of scientific evidence linking tobacco to health risks and the various legal tools employed to regulate its use, including warnings, advertising controls, and age restrictions. Analyze the tobacco industry's ability to complicate stricter regulations due to its influence in media and government. Delve into targeting and advertising trends, problematic adoption rates, and the evolving legal framework. Consider the question of nicotine's classification as a drug and its implications for regulation. Gain insights into the challenges of balancing public health concerns with industry interests in this comprehensive examination of the tobacco paradigm.