Vape use among youth has become more than just a fad, and vapes contribute to multiple negative health effects, including anxiety and depression in teens. The past decade has seen a dramatic rise in the number of teens using vapes, even as Tobacco 21 policies have...
There are myriad reasons to avoid smoking and vaping. We know that smoking is a leading cause of cancer and other health issues. Nicotine can negatively affect mental health and even disrupt healthy sleep patterns. One side effect of smoking and vaping is often...
The tobacco industry has spent a century building a marketing playbook aimed at women. Their same tricks are now showing up behind today’s vapes and nicotine pouches, aimed specifically at teen girls, in ways parents may not even notice. Here’s what...
Nicotine “Biohacking” Is Still Nicotine Addiction A growing trend is trying to rebrand nicotine as a productivity or wellness product, with influencers promoting nicotine pouches and vapes as “biohacks” for focus, energy and mental performance....
It’s easy to think tobacco is a problem of the past. Cigarette ads can’t run everywhere like they used to, smoking rates have steadily declined and public awareness of the issue has grown. However, tobacco and nicotine are still alive and as addictive as...
Nicotine is a chemical compound taken from tobacco plants. It travels to the brain in seconds, stimulating the pleasure response and tricking unsuspecting users into thinking they “need” nicotine. In short, it’s the chemical that keeps you hooked on...
