Tag: Vaping
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Why Quitting E-Cigarettes Is Hard: The Addiction Behind Vaping’s Popularity
Vaping: Perceived Safety and Real Addiction Many people view vaping as a safer alternative to smoking, a view backed by some harm-reduction arguments and certain public health positions. That perception, however, does not negate the grip that e-cigarettes can have on users. Nicotine, the primary addictive compound in most vaping products, can train the brain…
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Vaping vs. Smoking: Why Quitting E-Cigarettes Remains a Challenge in the UK
Introduction: The paradox of vaping as a perceived safer alternative Vaping is often viewed as a less harmful way to obtain nicotine compared with traditional smoking. In the UK, this view has helped vaping become a common ritual for many adults seeking to cut down or quit cigarettes. However, the very tools designed to reduce…
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Vaping Safer Than Smoking: Why Quitting E-Cigarettes Is Tough
Introduction: A paradox of safety and dependency Many health authorities acknowledge that vaping exposes users to fewer toxic substances than combustible tobacco. In the UK, this has contributed to a perception that vaping is a safer alternative to smoking. Yet the same devices, designed to help people quit or reduce nicotine intake, can become a…
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Wake-Up Call: A Teen’s Path from a Drug-Laced Vape to Rehab in Singapore
Introduction: A Small Spark That Shattered a Young Life In Singapore, a routine discovery within a school bag—a seemingly ordinary empty pod—set off a chain of events that changed the trajectory of a 17-year-old’s life. The pod was part of a drug-laced vape known as a Kpod, and what began as a minor curiosity quickly…
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Wake-Up Call in Rehab: A Singaporean Teen’s Fight Against a Drug-Laced Vape
Introduction: When a single pod changes a life What began as a seemingly ordinary day in Singapore spiraled into a life-changing turning point for a 17-year-old student, Wei Qiang (pseudonym). The discovery of an empty pod tucked inside a school bag exposed more than just a nicotine habit; it revealed the perilous reality of drug-laced…
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Vapes and the Tax: Taoiseach Pushes to End Vaping as Single-Use Bans Loom
Taoiseach’s stance on vaping and tobacco control The Taoiseach has underscored a broader strategy to reduce vaping over time, framing it as a public health priority that intersects with efforts to curb tobacco use. In remarks ahead of a cabinet discussion, the leader emphasized the growing concern about the impact of vaping on young people…
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Ireland’s Taoiseach Signals Strong Push to End Vaping as Single-Use Ban Moves Forward
Irish Government Takes Aim at Vaping Ahead of Policy Decisions The Irish government is intensifying its effort to reduce vaping, with Taoiseach Micheál Martin stating that the goal is to eliminate the use of vapes over time. The remarks come as a cabinet meeting prepared to consider a ban on the sale of single-use vapes,…
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Quit Now! The Expert’s Guide to Talking to Children About Vaping
Why early conversations matter Vaping has moved from a niche trend to a common experience for many young people. With flavors, sleek devices, and aggressive marketing, teens can underestimate nicotine’s risks. Experts agree that timely, calm conversations are more effective than scolding. This guide distills insights from psychologists and public health professionals to help parents…
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Quit now! The expert’s guide to talking to children about vaping
Why talking to children about vaping matters The rise of vaping has brought a new set of challenges for parents and caregivers. While some teens see e-cigarettes as a harmless alternative to smoking, the reality is that vaping can introduce nicotine to developing brains and create a gateway to longer-term tobacco use. Experts emphasize that…
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on smoking in adolescents: a scoping review
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic brought sweeping changes to daily life, schooling, family dynamics, and stress levels for adolescents worldwide. These disruptions intersected with tobacco and nicotine use in complex ways, potentially affecting smoking initiation, cessation, and addiction trajectories. This article synthesizes evidence from a scoping review that maps what is known about how the pandemic…