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The battle against illegal e-cigarettes has intensified
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Authorities step up measures to address unauthorized e-cigarette sales
The battle against illegal e-cigarettes has intensified as federal and state authorities take action to protect young people from the thousands of unauthorized, flavored products that are flooding the market. To date, the FDA has authorized only 34 e-cigarette products, all tobacco or menthol flavored. Yet, thousands of unregulated products remain on store shelves — many in youth-appealing flavors like cotton candy or gummy bear — posing a threat to young people’s health. Fortunately, two significant developments are helping to curb the sale of these illegal products, taking a step in the right direction toward protecting our nation’s young people.
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How the tobacco industry markets vaping nicotine as stress relief
Some e-cigarette companies advertise their products as tools for stress relief – a strategy that tobacco companies have used for decades to sell cigarettes. However, research shows nicotine use can increase stress levels and amplify symptoms of anxiety and feelings of depression.
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How does vaping nicotine impact sleep?
Nicotine addiction can negatively impact mental health and poses a threat to a generation of young people already experiencing a mental health crisis. On top of that, research also suggests another way nicotine use can affect mental and physical health: by interfering with sleep. Sleep problems can include insufficient sleep, interrupted sleep, restlessness during sleep, nightmares, and daytime sleepiness. Sleep is essential for young people’s brain development and mental health, with research finding an association between poor sleep quality and negative mental health.
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This week in tobacco policy news
New York City – This bill would prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes that resemble school supplies, including electronic cigarettes that could be mistaken for highlighters, staplers, writing pens, or pencils. In May, the state Senate passed similar legislation, but the Assembly has yet to back that measure, which would cover the entire state.
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