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Cannabis and hallucinogen use remained at an all-time high among adults in 2023


Cannabis and hallucinogen use remained at an all-time high among adults in 2023

The percentage of adults who used cannabis and hallucinogens in the past year remained at historically high levels in 2023, according to the latest results of the University of Michigan’s Monitoring the Future survey. The results show that the prevalence of adults aged 19 to 30 and 35 to 50 who used cannabis and hallucinogens […]

Canada bans the sale of flavoured nicotine pouches in convenience stores and gas stations


Canada bans the sale of flavoured nicotine pouches in convenience stores and gas stations

Starting next week, the federal government will introduce new restrictions on nicotine pouches that will ban their sale anywhere other than behind the pharmacy counter. From August 28, the bags will be available under the brand name Zonnic, will be completely banned from supermarket and petrol station shelves. The Berry Frost and Tropic Breeze flavours […]

Vaping is linked to a higher risk of cigarette smoking and drug use among teenagers and young adults


Vaping is linked to a higher risk of cigarette smoking and drug use among teenagers and young adults

According to a new study from the University of Michigan, teenagers and young adults in the United States who use e-cigarettes are much more likely to start smoking cigarettes or using cannabis or other drugs. Most studies on vaping focus on adolescents (12-17) in short time windows of about two years. Less is known about […]

Study shows how salt-based nicotine and menthol flavors affect e-cigarette use among young adults


Study shows how salt-based nicotine and menthol flavors affect e-cigarette use among young adults

A recently published study JAMA network opened investigates how salt-based nicotine formulations and menthol flavors affect nicotine levels and the subjective experience of e-cigarette use in young adults. Study: Nicotine intake from e-cigarettes in young adults according to nicotine form, concentration, and flavor: a randomized clinical crossover trial. Photo credit: Sergey Kolesnokov / Shutterstock.com E-cigarette […]

In my vape shop I learned how the VA is failing veterans


In my vape shop I learned how the VA is failing veterans

I miss owning a vape shop. It was satisfying to help people quit smoking. Some wonderful people walked through my door, in a small town in Minnesota, and I felt honored that they chose me to help them change their lives. In July 2019, an elderly man came in. I will never forget him. As […]