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Scottish Government Proposes Restrictions on Vaping Adverts

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Scottish public health minister, Joe FitzPatrick, has confirmed that the Scottish government is exploring ways of cutting down children’s exposure to vaping products. “This...

Why Isn’t the CDC Demanding Urine THC Testing of All Lung Disease Patients? 

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In a post on his blog page, renowned anti-smoking and harm reduction activist Dr. Michael Siegel, pointed out that despite recent findings, the CDC...

The VTA Sues the State of Massachusetts Over E-Cigarette Ban

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Last month, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, urged the public health council to set in place a four month statewide ban on the sales of...

Ireland: State Laboratory to Test Vaping Products Amid Lung Disease Concerns

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"A full investigation is not yet available but we've heard reports that most of these cases were linked to people using illicit vaping fluid...
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Understanding A “Temporary” Vaping Ban

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Prohibition is a tough pill to swallow. When a regulatory framework advances to the point that a certain type of behavior or product must...

Canada Public Health Expert: E-Cig Ban Would Create a Black Market 

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As the number of vape-related lung disease cases in the US has reached 805, some health entities, including the Canadian Pediatric Society, are urging...

US Authorities Crack Down on Illicit THC Cartridges

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Tipped by a confidential informant, last week Minnesota police officers raided a suspect’s condominium finding close to 29,000 cartridges in his car, and 30,000...

Washington to Become the Fourth U.S. State to Ban Flavored E-Cigs

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To date 805 cases of vaping-related illness have been reported across the US, with 15 deaths in 12 states. To date 805 cases of vaping-related...