"These devices directly undermine the effects and intentions of existing legislation including the ban on smoking in enclosed public spaces," says Richard Jarvis, co-chair of the BMA's public health medicine committee
Not only is this copy concerning because it leverages a popular user-generated meme and, therefore, is likely appealing to youth, but by doing so, it likely perpetuates the related cultural narratives of addiction apathy and performance that we describe in this genre, PMC reported
By Lana Pine | Published on August 19, 2025 4 min read People who are working to recover from a substance use disorder (SUD) often also smoke cigarettes, but quitting smoking is not always addressed in recovery programs
Roadside businesses competed on service and familiarity rather than brand identity
"Since we don't have this constant, consistent supply of leaves, it can change, but the character of the tobacco remains consistent