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A three-tier pilot service, aimed at supporting young people in quitting vaping, is expected to be launched this summer. The service is in response to the growing concern of vaping among young people, with about one in 10 regularly vaping and a quarter looking to quit. The service, detailed in
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Public health experts, parliamentarians, and civil society leaders have come together to stress the need for substantial increases in tobacco taxation and stricter enforcement of tobacco control laws in Pakistan. The alarming rise in nicotine consumption among the country's youth has sparked concerns, with many emphasizing the critical
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In the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo Region, Ghana, a growing concern about substance abuse among the youth has been reported. Nana Yaw Nkrumah, a member of the Duayaw-Nkwanta Traditional Council, has sounded the alarm, stating that many young people are turning into drug addicts, with tramadol and alcoholism
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A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Venda has shed light on the factors responsible for the morality of South Africa's youth, particularly in the Thulamela Local Municipality. The research focused on the transitional rites of passage, which have become increasingly popular among young people
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The Ministry of Health is urging parents to join forces in tackling the growing issue of tobacco use among university and school-going children. According to PS Mary Muthoni, over 650,000 children aged 10-17 have experimented with tobacco and nicotine products, putting them at risk of chronic and respiratory diseases.
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A County Lines gang leader, Lakan Illsley, was sentenced to 7 years and 6 months in prison for his involvement in modern day slavery and conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Illsley, 28, was found to have coerced and exploited two 16-year-old boys, who were more than 130 miles from
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As of May 25, 2025, all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia have adopted vertical identification laws for drivers' licenses issued to individuals under age 21. These laws are intended to lower the cost of age verification and curb underage drinking and smoking. However, research published
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New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general from across the country are urging Congress to pass the Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awareness Act, a bill aimed at reducing youth drug use through research-based public education campaigns and strategic community outreach. The legislation,
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 39 attorneys general in urging Congressional leaders to pass the Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awareness Act, a bipartisan bill that would provide federal grant funding for public service announcement (PSA) campaigns aimed at reducing youth substance use. The bill would
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Pakistan's Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights has sounded the alarm over the increasing use of drugs among students, with over 170 million students aged 18 to 31 being particularly vulnerable. Despite a nationwide awareness campaign launched by the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in February 2024, officials have expressed
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Nicotine pouch use in adolescence may be a factor that helps reduce the likelihood of continued vaping, according to a study published in Pediatrics. Researchers analyzed data from a prospective cohort of Southern California adolescents from 2021 to 2024, examining the association between oral nicotine product use and vaping behaviors.
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A new study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry reveals a strong link between childhood trauma and an increased likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors, including substance use, in adolescents. The study, led by the University of Bath and the University of Sao Paulo, analyzed data from
