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Nicotine addiction in youth: The trend of nicotine pouches between teenagers is growing rapidly, which are like small packets in appearance and are kept directly in the mouth. On social media, they are being introduced by making a trend to increase style, focus and confidence. But in reality they are becoming a threat to health. The special thing is that these pouches do not look like smoke tobacco, so even the parents and schools of the children do not understand what the children are using. This is the reason that now health experts and many institutions are demanding strict rules on this.

In 2024, a survey conducted on more than 10,000 students of a high school in the US found that the use of nicotine pouches has been almost double (from 3% to 5.4%) compared to last year. These are packets like small lipsticks, which are kept between the lips and the gums. In 2013, when flavored nicotine pouches like Zyn started working like adding ghee to the fire. Then there was a flood of "zynfluencers" on social media. In the video and posts, claims were shown like boosting confidence, manhood feeling and focus.

Why addiction of nicotine pouches?

Nicotine pouches look small and easy to use, but the nicotine present in them can have a profound effect on the body and brain, especially for adolescents and youth. These pouches are kept in the mouth, so that nicotine slowly reaches the body. Initially it gives a feeling like focus and energy, but this gradually becomes addiction.

Nicotine Pouch's Health Risks:

Public Health Exction Dr. Sameer Bhati has told about the health problems related to Nikotine Pouch.

Effect on brain: Taking nicotine at an early age affects the development process of the brain. This can weaken memory, attention and thinking ability.

Addiction to addiction: Nicotine makes such a habit in the body that without its person feels irritable, restless and tired.

Gos and mouth problems: Some people complain of burn in the gums, mouth blisters and tooth decay.

Effect on heart and blood pressure: Nicotine increases blood pressure and heartbeat, which can cause heart disease in a long time.

Double Danger together with E-Cigarettes: Many teenagers use both nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes simultaneously, which makes its effect even more.

What is worrying about Nicotine Pouch?

These pouches are small, there are no smoke, so teachers, parents or people around are unable to catch. This is the reason why children hide and consume it, and it becomes difficult to explain them in time. Therefore, make such confidence in the environment of the house that children can talk to you without hesitation. Tell them that the easier it seems to look nicotine pouches, the more dangerous it is.

Nicotine pouches

Talk openly to children

Give information about the effect of nicotine

Awareness campaign in school and college

Keep an eye on social media content

Strict ban on flavored products

Take help of health counseling and therapy