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Several common factors influence young people’s use of nicotine, alcohol and drugs

A new British study of just over 30,000 secondary school pupils shows that the same social factors underlie young people’s use of cigarettes, alcohol and cannabis – as well as vejpning.

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Cigarette ban and tougher rules for e-cigs in the UK - ”Doing more harm than good”

Consumer activist Martin Cullip warns that the UK's new generic cigarette ban and tighter restrictions on e-cigarettes could have the opposite effect: strengthening the black market and making it harder for smokers to switch to less...

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Swedish retailers warn: EU proposal threatens thousands of shops

A ban on snuff boxes, fewer shops to shop in and higher prices for smokeless nicotine products could all become a reality if the European Commission's approach to the WHO's revision of its tobacco convention is accepted. Now the industry organisation warns...

Weaning as effective as varenicline in smoking cessation

A clinical study from Finland shows that nicotine-containing e-cigarettes can be just as effective as the drug varenicline in helping people quit smoking.

For people with mental health problems, e-cigarettes work best for smoking cessation.

More smokers choosing e-cigarettes over nicotine medicines

Smokers in France prefer to use e-cigarettes instead of medicines to quit smoking. This is according to a new survey.

Prescription e-cigs - to attract sceptical smokers

Smokers will be able to get e-cigarettes on prescription. This is the UK government's next step to reduce smoking in the country.

The art of killing smokers - a Swedish model?

12 000 Swedes die every year because of smoking. At the same time, they want to limit smokers' ability to minimise harm. With the approval of the public health authorities...

Denmark wants to ban flavours in e-juice. But the EU says no - for now

Authority accused of hiding figures on road pricing

The Danish health authority is accused of hiding information about e-cigarettes ahead of its decision to ban flavours in e-juice. Now criticism is growing from both politicians and companies.

More people using snus and e-cigarettes - despite growing opposition

Only one vejper per 100 smokers, new report shows. "Moralistic beliefs about nicotine prevent smokers from quitting effectively"