Nicotine pouches, a smokeless tobacco alternative, are becoming increasingly popular among Irish students, raising concerns about their potential health risks. While these pouches are easily accessible due to a lack of age restrictions, experts warn of the dangers associated with their long-term use.
The tiny pouches, which usersThe pouches are based off the Scandinavian tobacco product called ‘snus.’A person pushes a nicotine pouch under their upper lip. Image: PictureDesk/Alamy Live News. Wednesday, January 15, 2025that it is hard to know how widespread the practice is.– they could be seen,” he said.
“Because there is no tobacco in the pouches, there is no legal basis for restricting their sale or use here in Ireland,” he said. According to Mr Crone, professional athletes and influencers are introducing many young people to the product. “So, students don’t see the danger in it, they don’t see that potential long-term health effects that it would have on them.
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