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The newly-released government-commissioned report promotes vapes as an effective swap to stop tool to help people quit smoking.

The first e-cigarette and vape stores hit the UK just before 2010, with more than a dozen popping up across the Portsmouth area.

At Vapestore Portsmouth, in Crasswell Street, one staff member said that most customers were tobacco-users looking move to a smoke-free source for their nicotine hit.

Shop assistant Michael Dymock said: I have worked here for four years and the majority of customers are people looking to move away from tobacco.

A lot of people want to start with a high nicotine product and then go down and wean themselves off it.

Speaking personally, the shop worker said he approved of the plans put forward by the Khan Review.

He said: I took (smoking) up when I was 18.

I moved onto vaping a couple of years afterwards.

But the vape seller remained sceptical that the country could see a smoke-free society within a generation, saying that he believes he would have still taken up smoking even under the proposed increasing age restrictions.

He said: I would have still possibly taken it up it depends on the people youre around.

In many e-cigarettes, puffing activates the battery-powered heating device, which vaporises the liquid which often contains nicotine in the cartridge or reservoir.

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Tobacco-dependent countries which will delay moving away from the crop are being warned that not switching will have disastrous effects on their economies in a not so distant future from now.

In response to a journalists comment about the fact that some African countries rely on tobacco production, Stimson warned that any tobacco-dependent countries which will delay moving away from the green gold would have disastrous effects on their economies in a not so distant future from now.

I know there are some countries in African such as Malawi that heavily rely on tobacco production. But by now, Malawi should be thinking about agricultural transformation. The question these countries that depend on tobacco should be considering is: What does the future of tobacco production look like for them? he emphasized.

Echoing the experts arguments, Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera recently urged the local tobacco industry to switch to high-growth crops like cannabis. The Presidents comments were made during a state of the nation address in which he said that tobacco was expected to generate less than $200 million in 2021. The figure is roughly similar to the past two years but well below the annual earnings of previous years which used to top $350 million.

The inconvenient truth is that while Malawi has come a long way by relying on tobacco as our largest single crop contributor to our GDP, this reliance is now seriously threatened by declining demand worldwide, said Chakwera. Clearly we need to diversify and grow other crops like cannabis, which was legalized last year for industrial and medicinal use, he added.

Similarly, neighbouring Zimbabwes government has amended local regulations to encourage similar changes. Data from 2019 released by the industry regulator Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB), has indicated that after 53 days of trade, tobacco sales were at $292,8 million, down from $523,5 million achieved last season. Similarly, deliveries were down by 12% at 157,7 million kg from 180,3 million kg delivered in the same period last year. Naturally, this means that the price being offered for the crop is also lower than last year at an average of $1,85 per kg, down from $2,87 per kg.

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Geekvape and Geekbar, two world-renowned vaping brands, showcased their best-selling products and new technologies, including the Geekvape B60 (Aegis Boost 2), Wenax series and Geekbars C600, and drew the attention of retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and vape enthusiasts alike during the expo.

Geekvape Aegis Boost 2, the upgraded version of Geekvape Aegis Boost, features top airflow leakproof design and AS chip with IP68 Rating. Geekvape Aegis Boost 2 is powered by a 2000mAh built-in battery with adjustable output of 5-60W. It is equipped with 0.96-inch TFT LED Curved screen with Brand-new UI to show vaping information. The new G.Coil BOOST-Formula allows users to chase the best flavor, while being designed to prevent leaking and capable of bringing out the best flavor from most vape juice.

Leak-Guard, an exclusive leakproof system from Geekvape Wenax H1, enables you to enjoy a worry-free vaping experience. The five-layer structure of the cartridge prevents each droplet from escaping, the e-liquids and gas channels are independent and do not interfere, and a high-density seal and condensation chamber are installed to reduce the risk of leakage, which is so impenetrable that no droplets can escape.When I spotted the Geekvape Wenax H1 at the expo, I couldnt pass it up. The metallic body has an unique coating that makes the color pop and provides excellent scratch resistance. It enhances the cartridge compartments airtightness, reducing leakage; also, the all-new mesh coil gives a tight and smooth MTL experience, restoring each piece of flavor that the liquid can be sensed, commended by a local dealer.

Geekvape established the industrys first basic research institute, with a professional R & D team of over 200 people, to study the core technology of electronic cigarettes. They have independent laboratories that can support rapid trial production and continuous innovation of new products and technologies, making Geekvape a leader in the industry in the field of electronic cigarette chip technology research. Geekvape has currently applied for over 400 patents, including several patents for leakproof -related technologies, making it one of the most patented brands among mainstream e-cigarette brands in the world.

It is praiseworthy that Geekvape is committed not only to research and development of cutting-edge technology breakthrough product performance, but also to the continual enhancement of product features in order to achieve a longer and more diverse development. To ensure the orderly development of the entire e-cigarette industry, e-cigarette brands must adhere to strict discipline and place a strong emphasis on product innovation, in addition to adhering to national rules and laws.

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What are E-Cigarettes, Vapes, and Other Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS) Products?

Vapes, vaporizers, vape pens, hookah pens, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or e-cigs), e-cigars, and e-pipes are some of the many tobacco product terms used to describe electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS).

These products use an e-liquid that usually contains nicotine derived from tobacco, as well as flavorings, propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, and other ingredients. The liquid is heated to create an aerosol that the user inhales.

ENDS may be manufactured to look like conventional combusted cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. Some resemble pens or USB flash drives. Larger devices, such as tank systems or mods, bear little or no resemblance to cigarettes. These products may have reusable parts, or they may be disposable and only used once before they are thrown away.

The longer ENDS and other e-cigarettes are on the market, the more information we know about their impacts on health. This includes data on youth use of these products, which has led to development of several educational programs designed to prevent adolescents and teens from using these products. Through tobacco product problem reports and tobacco product violation reports, the FDA also knows much more about many safety and health hazards they may pose.

FDA is committed to protecting the public health of all Americans while regulating an addictive product that carries health risks. Were conducting ongoing research on potentially less harmful forms of nicotine delivery for adults, including studies of e-cigarettes and ENDS. Many studies suggest e-cigarettes and noncombustible tobacco products may be less harmful than combustible cigarettes. However, there is not yet enough evidence to support claims that e-cigarettes and other ENDS are effective tools for quitting smoking.

To date, no e-cigarette has been approved as a cessation device or authorized to make a modified risk claim, and more research is needed to understand the potential risks and benefits these products may offer adults who use tobacco products.

The FDA monitors the national usage rates for all tobacco products, including an annual youth survey, and has seen a drastic increase in youth use of e-cigarette products in recent years. Due to what has been called an epidemic of youth use of these products, FDA has prioritized prevention efforts. The agency has taken a multitude of actions to keep ENDS out of the hands of youth, from policy making to enforcement to education.

Learn about public education efforts and resources that have been created to reach youth who are at higher risk of or more vulnerable to cigarette use and nicotine addiction.

The Real Cost E-Cigarette Prevention Campaign

FDAs award-winning public education campaign, The Real Cost, continues to prevent youth from tobacco initiation and use. In 2017, the campaign began prioritizing e-cigarette prevention messaging to combat increasing youth vaping rates. The Real Cost campaign also educates teens on the health consequences of smoking cigarettes.

Resources in the FDA Tobacco Education Resource Library

The FDA Tobacco Education Resource Library, from FDA's Center for Tobacco Products, provides tobacco education resources. This site offers digital and print content for state and local health officials, nonprofit organizations, and schools to support public outreach efforts.

See E-Cigarettes and Vaping Resources

Scholastic Materials for Educators

FDA has joined forces with Scholastic to provide e-cigarette prevention information in English and Spanish to middle and high school educators.

Content includes:

There are no safe tobacco products, including ENDS. In addition to exposing people to risks of tobacco-related disease and death, FDA has received reports from the public about safety problems associated with vaping products including:

These problems can seriously hurt the person using the ENDS product and others around them. There may be added dangers, for example if a vape battery catches fire near an oxygen tank, a propane tank (such as used in backyard grills), or a gas pump, or if a person has a vape-related seizure while driving. FDA has a webpage with tips to help users avoid vape fires or explosions.

If you have experienced undesired health or quality problems with any tobacco product, including ENDS, you can report it to FDA. Knowing more about adverse experiences can help FDA identify concerning trends and causes or contributors for particular incidents or health or quality problems beyond those normally associated with tobacco product use. You can read some tobacco-related adverse experience reports on the Tobacco Product Problem Reports page.

If you think ENDS or other tobacco products are being sold to underage users, or you see another potential violation of the FD&C Act or FDAs tobacco regulations, please report the potential tobacco product violation.

FDA regulates the manufacture, import, packaging, labeling, advertising, promotion, sale, and distribution of ENDS, including components and parts of ENDS but excluding accessories.

Examples of regulated components and parts of ENDS include:

Products marketed for therapeutic purposes (for example, marketed as a product to help people quit smoking) are regulated by FDAs Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). FDA published a rule clarifying when products made or derived from tobacco are regulated as tobacco products, drugs, and/ or devices.

If you make, modify, mix, manufacture, fabricate, assemble, process, label, repack, relabel, or import ENDS, you must comply with the requirements for manufacturers.

CTP's Office of Small Business Assistance can answer specific questions about requirements for small businesses and how to comply with the law. This office also provides online educational resources to help regulated industry understand FDA regulations and policies.

This is Our Watch is a complete toolkit of resources to help tobacco retailers better understand and comply with FDA tobacco regulations. Tobacco retailers play a direct role in protecting kids from nicotine addiction and the deadly effects of tobacco use. Learn what tobacco retailers need to do to comply with the rules designed to prevent our nation's youth from becoming the next generation of Americans to die prematurely from tobacco-related disease.

Retail Sales of Tobacco Products offers more information about federal rules that retailers must follow as well as information on regulations, guidance, and webinars for retailers.

Did you know?Beginning December 2019, it is illegal for a retailer to sell any tobacco product including cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes to anyone under 21.

If you operate a vape shop that mixes or prepares liquid nicotine or nicotine-containing e-liquids, or creates or modifies any type of ENDS, in addition to product sales, you may be considered a manufacturer and have to comply with the requirements for manufacturers linked above.

Some vape shops may have legal responsibilities as both manufacturers and retailers of tobacco products.

For information about ENDS products that are authorized for marketing in the U.S., see:

Note: This page does not provide a comprehensive list of all ENDS products that may be marketed in the U.S. Retailers should discuss with their suppliers about the current status of any particular tobacco products application or any products marketing authorization.

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South Bend, Ind. -- Smoking has been around for many years, but it looks different now. Vaping comes in many different forms and flavors, targeting teens and potentially introducing them to the bad habit.

Due in part to the success of anti-smoking campaigns by organizations like the American Cancer Society and QuitNet, cigarette-smoking has decreased steadily amongst teens in the past decades.

Cigarettes have been considered to be "off-putting" for the younger generation, however, there is a new smoking trend that has now become popular with teens.

Vaporizers and e-cigarettes first came to the market in 2007 and have 38.9% of high schoolers addicted as of 2020.

Sandi Pontius, a Tobacco Education Coordinator Saint Joseph Health System said, They (tobacco companies) went into schools and they talked to classes and they told them that this is a product for adults that you dont want to use this it is for adults, but just know that when you are an adult it is a perfectly safe product to use.

Cigarettes in America were the popular smoking trend, but over time and many campaigns later, smoking cigarettes was seen in a different light.

Now vaping has taken center stage for the younger generation.

Sandi Pontius, a Tobacco Education Coordinator with St. Joseph Health System, says that the smoking industry targets youth through flavors, attracting them before they turn 21.

Flavors have always been one of the tactics that the tobacco industry has used to lure young people to smoke. Fortunately, the government had said no more pod flavors for the Juuls, but they did not extend that to disposables, said Pontius.

Vape pens have seen a transformation over the years; from thick, handheld devices (mods) that emit more smoke to now smaller pens that more closely resemble flash drives (pods).

Schools are trying to combat the use of vapes by installing sensors and rules against the use of vape pens.

Some of them have installed sensors that can sense when vapes are being used in the bathrooms. Its not as effective as you would hope because you still have to get there and catch them,Pontius said.

The tobacco industrys marketing isnt toward those who already smoke, because they are already addicted. Rather, the industry is more interested in keeping the cycle going by attracting new users

Youth are not already smoking they are not looking to quit for the most part. That stuff wouldnt have already happened they wouldve left it or kept that marketing toward smokers, but they didnt, said Pontius

It is never too late to quit.

Smokefree.gov recommends setting a date to quit, building a support system, creating healthy habits to distract from cravings and learning what factors trigger cravings in the first place.

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Secaucus has updated its regulations regarding the licensing of establishments that sell electronic smoking devices.Mayor Michael Gonnelli and the Secaucus Town Council voted unanimously to do so at its May 24 meeting.

The town has previously adopted regulations, that among other things restrict smoking in public areas and set license requirements for establishments that sell electronic smoking devices. According to the ordinance, this is in the interest of public health.

Upon recommendation of the Secaucus Board of Health through the Secaucus Drug Free Coalition, Gonnelli and the council have determined that the licensing regulations and fees need to be updated.The ordinance caps the limit of licenses to operate a retail electronic smoking device establishment within the town at nine, the current number of locations selling the products currently in Secaucus.

This deals with our vaping ordinance, Town Administrator Gary Jeffas told the Hudson Reporter. It sets the maximum number of licenses at nine. We currently have nine in town, so the Board of Health just wanted to make sure that the vaping didnt continue to expand. So we just capped it off at that.

Other aspects of the licensing changes

The ordinance also raises the licenses fee from $1,000 to $1,200. And it also adds in a section about inspections.

The Board of Health will inspect every retail electronic smoking device establishment in the Town of Secaucus. Any retail electronic smoking device establishment which upon initial inspection is rated conditionally satisfactory or unsatisfactory will be subject to a re-inspection fee of $200.

One follow-up inspection after the initial application inspection may be done for a minor violation or correction without a fee at the sole discretion of the Board of Health Inspector. Subsequent re-inspections deemed necessary by the Health Inspector shall be at a fee of $200 per inspection.

As far as the inspections, it sets a fee of $200 for an inspection, Jeffas said. And if youre conditionally satisfactory or unsatisfactory, the inspectors have to come back until you get it right and that there would be an additional charge for further inspections.

Failure to pay said fee prior to the re-inspection date established by the Department constitutes a violation. Violations were raised from a range of $5 to $500, to $50 to $1,000.

It changed the fines too, Jeffas said. It was written a while ago, so the fine was $5 to $500, and now its, $50 to $1,00 depending on the violations.

License updates for retail food establishments too

Also recommended by the Board of Health, the Town Council adopted an ordinance regarding the licensing of retail food establishments.

The ordinance raises fees for re-inspection of conditionally satisfactory or unsatisfactory retail food establishments to $200.

Added to the existing regulations was that one follow-up inspection after the initial application inspection may be done for a minor violation or correction without a fee at the discretion of the Board of Health Inspector. Subsequent re-inspections by the Health Inspector will cost $200 per inspection.

Failure to pay said fee prior to the re-inspection date established by the Department is a violation. Violations were raised from a range of $5 to $500, to $50 to $1,000.

This is just a fee change on food licensing, Jeffas said. So if theyhave a health inspection and its conditionally satisfactory or unsatisfactory, its just setting forth the fee of $200. It covers an additional inspection. If the inspectors have to continue to come out, then there can be additional inspection fees beyond those first two.

For updates on this and other stories, check http://www.hudsonreporter.com and follow us on Twitter @hudson_reporter. Daniel Israel can be reached at disrael@hudsonreporter.com.

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Just when teenagers finally got the message about the dangers of smoking, vaping and e-cigarette have exploded in popularity in our youth, giving them a new addiction. A study by the Centers for Disease Control found almost all e-cigarettes or vapes contain nicotine the addictive drug in regular cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products. The adolescent brain keeps developing until about age 25. Nicotine use in adolescence can harm the parts of the brain that control attention, learning, mood, and impulse control. Nicotine addiction has also been linked to anxiety and depression. Plus the CDC warns that nicotine use in adolescents may also increase the risk for future addiction to other drugs. Unlike cigarette smoking, vaping does not leave an odor and vaping devices are easier to hide than cigarettes. Noticing vaping in children is difficult, but we have some tips on how to recognize vaping and how to talk to your kids about it.

Since nicotine addiction has been linked to depression and anxiety, a teen who vapes will mostly exhibit these mental problems. Sudden mood changes, not enjoying things that they used to, or seeming distant can all be signs of depression. Most importantly, you need to make sure you dont assume these signs are because of anything, as they may just be having these emotions.

Vaping causes immediate damage to the lungs. If your child is not out of shape nor has any existing lung conditions, this is an easy thing to spot. Getting winded after climbing the stairs, carrying in groceries, or doing other non-intensive chores are easy ways to spot this. If this happens once, it could be a one off occurrence, but if this happens often enough for you to take note, definitely bring it up with your child.

Sudden weight loss can be a sign of many disorders, but one of them can be a nicotine addiction. Nicotine satiates hunger, so vaping everyday will make a teenager not want to eat while at school or while theyre with their friends. Talk to your child about why they are not eating, if they get defensive or have a weak excuse like, Im just not hungry then there is most likely something else going on.

While it may seem obvious that finding a vape is a sign of vaping, it is hard to figure out exactly what a vape looks like. They come in all shapes and sizes. E-cigarettes like JUULs and Phixs are discreet in their packaging. They can easily be passed off as USB drives. Some even can charge by being plugged into a laptop. If your child suddenly has a USB without any mention, you should look into it a little more.

If you approach your teenager in a calm and understanding manner, they may open up to you and admit that they are vaping. If they do, you cannot get upset at them and punish them. Explaining to your children why vaping is harmful and how it can harm them for life will help to convince them to quit. Talk to your childs friends parents as well and let them know that you found them vaping and to talk to their kids as well. If one kid still vapes, it is likely that they will reform their habit.

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The new ordinance reduces the exemptions to three: private residences, cigar bars and hookah lounges.

Smoking and vaping are now also banned in outdoor arenas, stadiums and amphitheaters in Gwinnett, as well as outdoor public transportation stations. The ban extends to outdoor common areas of multi-unit residential facilities, except in designated smoking areas that must be at least 15 feet from entrances, windows or ventilation systems.

People who violate the ordinance can be fined up to $50. People who own or operate public spaces or workplaces that violate the ordinance can be fined up to $100 for the first offense, $200 for a second violation within a year and $500 for each additional violation within a year.

The American Heart Association, American Lung Association and GUIDE, Inc., a substance abuse prevention organization, collaborated with the county to strengthen the ordinance, Deputy County Attorney Theresa Cox said.

Several people spoke in favor of the new restrictions at last weeks commission meeting and no one spoke in opposition.

Borregos twin brother, Marco, referenced the popularity of youth vaping and its harmful effects. The twins founded Vaping-Attention to Prevention, a national nonprofit. Their mother, Justine Henao, is a doctor.

At a time when my boys are being exposed to more and more youth vaping, this policy will ensure a healthier community and will limit the number of people my boys, and the youth, see smoking and vaping in public places, Henao said.

Onjewel Smith of Boca Raton, Florida, spoke on behalf of Americans for Nonsmokers Rights, a national organization advocating for smoke-free workplaces.

This policy is not about banning smoking, but it is about asking people who wish to smoke to do so in ways that do not harm other people, Smith said. Smoke-free policies are good for business. They create environments that are welcoming to everyone.

County Commission Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson commended the youth who spoke.

This is how you demonstrate leadership, is to show up and advocate for things that you believe in, Hendrickson said.

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The father of Italian tennis star Camila Giorgi has been caught red-handed at the French Open, with cameras capturing the hilarious moment he tried to hide his vaping on Monday.

Giorgi suffered a 6-2 6-2 straight sets defeat to Russian No. 20 seed Daria Kasatkina in the fourth round, the furthest she has ever progressed at Roland Garros.

The 30-year-old is coached by her father, Sergio Giorgi, who was seated courtside at Court Suzanne-Lenglen. But when cameras panned towards the curly-haired coach in the stands, he discreetly covered his face with a towel before blowing a puff of smoke.

Fans quickly picked up on Sergios cheeky act, with some conjecture on whether he was smoking or vaping in the viral clip that circulated on social media.

Giorgi made headlines earlier this weekafter French Open officials took issue with an advertising logo on her dress during her upset victory over No. 7 seed Aryna Sabalenka.

The fashion faux pas was reportedly related to the size of the logo for kitchen appliance manufacturer DeLonghi on Giorgis chest. She had worn the same style of dress earlier in the grand slam tournament, but without the DeLonghi logo.

Giorgi altered her outfit slightly ahead of Mondays fourth-round clash, with the logo appearing on her sleeve instead.

The world No. 30 will next compete on the grass courts of Nottingham for a WTA 250 tournament, while Kasatkina will take on Russias Veronika Kudermetova in the French Open quarter-final on Wednesday.

Kasatkina and Kudermetova, who are both 25, played against each other from a young age and were part of the Russian squad who won last years Billie Jean King Cup.

(We played) many times in juniors. We played so many times, Kasatkina said on Monday.

We were on one team winning Billie Jean King Cup last year, so we have many good memories to share together.

Even before we played many European championships together because were the same age, so we have a lot of memories to share.

We will have one more, playing quarters at Roland Garros, I think its a very nice moment.

The draw guarantees at least one Russian semi-finalist in Paris. That heightens the prospect of the newly-crowned French Open champion not being able to play at Wimbledon, where Russian and Belarusian players have been banned over Russias invasion of Ukraine.

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Until fairly recently, not much research had been done into the consumption of tobacco and related products at EDM parties. However, a 2020 study posted by PubMed Central dove into this topic and found some troubling links. Specifically, the study concluded that among EDM party attendees, the prevalence estimates of ever- and past-month use of tobacco and nicotine products (like cigarettes and e-cigarettes, or vapes) were found to be more than double those in the general population. Just over 59% of EDM party attendees surveyed had used cigarettes before (36.2% in the past month as of that time), and 40.5% had used e-cigarettes (15.6% in the past month as of that time).

This research was done in part to contribute information for designing preventive measures with EDM attendees. And that of course raises the question of what the industry (including venues, party organizers, and even artists) might do to curb the use of unhealthy tobacco products.

Some of this will likely be taken care of by bans and restrictions beyond the scope of EDM. Just last year, Politico reported on an FDA ban of more than five million e-cigarette products. The same report noted that the FDA had delayed decisions on some of the biggest names in the industry (like Juul and NJOY). But the table has clearly been set for more expansive prohibition of vaping products which in time could make them illegal in some big venues and at some major events.

At the same time, however, there are also alternative products that if sold at EDM parties could help to curb the negative first- and second-hand health effects caused by cigarettes and vapes. Namely, wed point to three products:

Nicotine Gum Nicotine gum has long been an option meant to help people who wish to quit smoking. However, it can also satisfy nicotine cravings in the short term. Typically the product is chewed until the user tastes flavor, then lodged against the gums until the flavor fades, and so on. This provides nicotine and reduces the urge to smoke, and would enable EDM party attendees to enjoy shows without turning to cigarettes or vapes.

Nicotine Pouches Nicotine pouches are newer to the U.S. market, but work much like gum without the chewing (and arguably with more interesting flavor ranges). Pouches are simply kept inside the upper lip and left alone to release nicotine in a controlled and gradual manner. These products also have the advantage of being somewhat up-and-coming, which may make them more appealing to EDM audiences than gum. According to a look at the nicotine pouch trend at Prilla, pouch sales had already topped $200 million by 2020, and some convenience stores had reported as much as 40% growth in the category over a years time. These numbers point to a product thats already heading toward supplanting e-cigarettes for some users and could thus be an intriguing alternative at major music shows and parties.

Hemp Cigarettes Smokable hemp has also become an intriguing option. Hemp cigarettes look and work like ordinary ones, but contain CBD rather than tobacco (or nicotine, or marijuana for that matter). They do not satisfy cravings the way nicotine gum or pouches do, but they can provide users with alternatives as well as solve the dilemma that some smokers simply want something to do at an event (meaning the physical act of smoking). Additionally, these are also trendy products that may appeal to audiences. While theyre not quite on pace with nicotine pouches, hemp cigarettes in the U.S. represented an $80 million market in 2020, with projections around $300 to $400 million by 2025.

The nature of EDM parties isnt going to change. As is made clear in our own Parties section here at Groove Cartel, these events occur frequently and still attract the biggest names in the genre from David Guetta to Swedish House Mafia. They are big, festive raves at which people want to let loose and enjoy themselves without inhibitions.

This, within reason, should be encouraged. But given the clear link between these parties and cigarette and vape use, there is also something to be said for striving for a healthier environment. Alternatives like those suggested above could be offered at these parties without detracting from the atmosphere or enjoyment.

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