Snuff and cigarettes have long been a natural part of Håkan Friedrich's life. Almost 40 years after his first puff, the cigarettes have been replaced by e-cigs and the snus by citrus-flavoured nicotine pouches.
"A disaster". "A proposal influenced by the tobacco industry". "A model for other EU countries to follow" The government's plans to reduce the tax on snus and to finance the measure with increased taxes...
Sharply reduced tax on snus. This is what Swedish snus users can expect in next year's budget. At the same time, smoking will become more expensive. Among snus users, the announcement is received with cautious joy."Hopefully, the...
Giving smokers free access to e-cigarettes significantly increases their chances of quitting or at least significantly reducing smoking. This is according to a randomised control trial on real-life e-cigarette use.
"I can have a puff now and then if I want, but I can go without cigarettes for months. But the snus - I never want to be without it" Kent Andreasson is one of...
Editorial: More bans, confusing research, incurable drug addiction and a deadly message to smokers. Tobaksfakta's first newsletter of the season doesn't really add anything new. But what does it matter? Scary headlines are...
In cases where expectant mothers are unable to quit nicotine during pregnancy, taping may be a better option than nicotine patches, according to new research from the UK.
Lidingö resident Bengt Wiberg is the weeping snus user who takes on the role of both advocate and consumer at the annual Global Forum on Nicotine in Warsaw. "Snus is all about politics...
The Association of Convenience Stores, which organises convenience stores, petrol stations and other retailers in the UK, is taking action to tackle the increasing use of e-cigarettes by minors.
Smoking rates have decreased faster since e-cigarettes were introduced to the market. And this is especially true among young people. This is according to a statistical study published in the Canadian Journal of Public Health.
Among smokers trying to quit with the help of vaping, as many as 55% were more likely to succeed if they were also given help and advice on choosing flavours for their juices.....