New research from the Tobacco and Alcohol Research Group (TARG) at the University of Bristol’s School of Psychological Science has been described as “really interesting” by harm reduction expert Dr Sarah Jackson. The team used an approach called Mendelian randomisation to discover the actual facts about the level of risk...
The way your favourite vapes look might be changing, thanks to potential new packaging regulations. The UK Government is considering changes to vape product packaging as part of its aim to tackle youth vaping. This could result in the standardisation of packaging, the removal of bright and colourful designs and...
A 2022 report by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) and the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) demanded action to combat the high rate of people smoking among those experiencing mental health issues. The call is being made again by the UK’s Mental Health and Smoking Partnership due to a...
As the Government announces proposals to ban disposable vapes and introduce new vaping regulations, concerns around the illicit vaping market are on the rise. A significant number of illicit vapes are already being sold illegally throughout the UK and a ban on popular flavours or vaping devices may result in...
The current push to ban disposable vapes, implement plain packaging for ecig products and restrict the flavours of available e-liquids is rooted in the fear of a teen vape crisis – but is it real? No, according to leading tobacco harm reduction expert Professor Brad Rodu. He highlights how the...
