The dramatic increase, along with with recent reports of vaping-related lung disease and deaths, has led the NIDA to declare a public health crisis.
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School To Begin Random Nicotine Testing To Combat Teen Vaping
The school is also considering installing “Wi-Fi-enabled sensors” in bathrooms and locker rooms to detect vapor or “sounds associated with smoking.”
Mitch McConnell Pushes To Raise Minimum Smoking Age To 21
The Kentucky senator seeks to reduce smoking among America’s youth by barring all tobacco products, including vapes, until age 21.
FDA Wants To Ban Menthol Cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration believes that flavored products are too appealing to teens. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving to restrict the sale of flavored e-cigs and cigars as well as ban menthol cigarettes outright. Last Thursday, the FDA released a detailed proposal for its proposed policies. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said… Continue reading FDA Wants To Ban Menthol Cigarettes
Juul Faces Criticism, Concerns Amid Rising Success
The company is accused of marketing its product to teens. Arguably the most well-known e-cigarette on the market, Juul has seen skyrocketing sales in the past year, increasing 800%. But the success of the company isn’t without concern. According to CNBC, Juul founders James Monsees and Adam Bowen, both former smokers, initially started a company… Continue reading Juul Faces Criticism, Concerns Amid Rising Success
Smoking Rates Hit An All-Time Low
The rising popularity of e-cigarettes has helped drive down traditional smoking rates. Americans are lighting up less than ever, according to newly released data from the federal government. After yet another downtick, only about 14% of U.S. adults were still smokers last year, an all-time low that has fallen from some 42% in the 1960s… Continue reading Smoking Rates Hit An All-Time Low