The Real Threat? The Hypocrisy Behind Flavored Vape Bans
May 21, 2025 by worldvapersalliance.com
The Real Threat? The Hypocrisy Behind Flavored Vape Bans
The U.S. crackdown on flavored vapes raises concerns of a double standard compared to alcohol products marketed with kid-friendly flavors. Despite alcohol's proven harm to youths, focus remains on banning vapes to safeguard minors, overlooking their role in harm reduction for adult smokers. Sweeping bans benefit big tobacco, shutting out small vape shops and effective quitting tools. To truly prioritize public health, the government should regulate flavored vapes like alcohol, fund education, and support safer vape products while addressing adult smokers' needs. The struggle against flavored vapes reflects control issues rather than youth protection, urging a shift towards harm reduction recognition and better policy decisions.
