Nicotine pouches offer huge promise—so long as the U.S. doesn’t repeat its mistake with vaping
December 29, 2025 by aol.com
Nicotine pouches offer huge promise—so long as the U.S. doesn’t repeat its mistake with vaping
Smoking and vaping are public health challenges. Despite anti-smoking efforts in the US, new cigarette users are rising, partly due to celebrities' influence. Vapes were meant to help smokers but turned into a new epidemic with counterfeit products. Nicotine pouches offer a tobacco-free alternative, showing promise. The US should learn from the UK's stricter regulations, raising the legal age for tobacco and proposing a ban on nicotine products for youth. Industry and government collaboration is crucial to prevent youth nicotine use. The focus should be on aiding adult smokers and avoiding creating a new generation of nicotine users. Achieving a tobacco-free world is possible.
