Should nicotine be regulated like a narcotic?
6 hours ago
- #Tobacco Control
- #Public Health
- #Nicotine Regulation
- Palau requests UN to classify nicotine as a controlled substance, similar to narcotics and psychotropic drugs.
- Nicotine addiction affects over 1.2 billion tobacco users and 100 million vape users globally, with significant health risks including cancer and heart disease.
- Vaping is especially popular among youth and poses addiction and lung injury risks, prompting Palau to ban vape imports and use.
- Global nicotine regulation is inconsistent, leaving loopholes for tobacco-free products like vapes and nicotine pouches.
- Palau's initiative aims to protect children from unregulated nicotine products and calls for stricter international controls.