nicotine addiction

Kicking off on May 26 and running until June 26, Jharkhand's health department is spearheading a proactive campaign to tackle tobacco and nicotine dependence. In line with World No Tobacco Day, this initiative—'Unmasking the Appeal: Counteracting nicotine addiction'—aims to enlighten the public, with a strong focus on youth, about the dangers associated with tobacco use and promote cessation.

Smoking silently harms fertility in men and women, affecting sperm and egg quality, and increasing miscarriage risks. This often goes unnoticed until couples face conception challenges. Even passive smoke poses risks. For women on birth control, smoking elevates serious health dangers. Quitting smoking, supported by exercise and medical guidance, offers a path to improved reproductive health.

City doctors in Guwahati are raising alarms about the growing health risks of vaping among youth, fueled by the illegal but increasing use of e-cigarettes and hookah. Despite awareness campaigns and bans, online procurement makes enforcement challenging, with many young users believing vaping is a safer alternative, a notion doctors refute due to its harmful and potentially carcinogenic effects.

Docs see patients reporting irritability and loss of drive. The answer may lie in dopamine, the brain’s reward system

Allegations of Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag vaping in a dressing room highlight the growing, illegal use of e-cigarettes and hookah in Odisha. Despite a 2019 ban, easy availability through informal channels, poor enforcement, and low awareness, especially among youth, persist. Experts warn of serious health risks, urging stronger messaging and stricter inspections.

The UK Parliament has passed a landmark bill to create the first smoke-free generation by prohibiting cigarette sales to anyone born after December 31, 2008. This legislation, awaiting royal assent, also grants the government enhanced powers to regulate tobacco and vaping products, aiming to significantly reduce smoking-related deaths and protect future generations from addiction.

India's top drug advisory body recommends restricting over-the-counter access to most nicotine replacement therapies, sparking concerns that it will hinder smokers' efforts to quit. While tobacco products remain widely available, this move could create more hurdles for those seeking quitting aids, potentially impacting public health initiatives.

The UK is implementing a groundbreaking law to effectively ban smoking for future generations by progressively raising the legal age to buy tobacco. This phased approach aims to significantly reduce smoking-related deaths and healthcare costs without impacting current smokers. New vaping regulations are also introduced to protect young people, marking a historic step in public health.

Nicotine pouches, like Zyn, are emerging as a potentially safer alternative to smoking, with FDA authorization based on reduced cancer risk compared to traditional smokeless tobacco. These pouches deliver nicotine through the mouth, but contain additives and pose addiction risks, especially for youth.

Tobacco addiction, including smoking and its link to lung cancer, is a major global concern. In India, NRT is a promising tool to combat addiction and reduce the risk of lung cancer, addressing both behavioural and physiological components for a smoke-free future. Here's how Nicotine Replacement Therapy helps in curbing this.

American researchers at Grinnell College in Iowa may be very close to developing effective treatments for nicotine addiction, for they have uncovered a “key” that may “unlock” certain proteins that respond to the poisonous chemical which is found in tobacco.

Two recent jury verdicts have placed social media companies like Meta and Google on notice, suggesting potential product liability for harm to minors. A New Mexico jury awarded $375 million against Meta for exposing minors to harmful content, while a California jury awarded $6 million against Meta and YouTube for contributing to a young woman's mental health struggles.

MUMBAI: Smokers in the city are being wooed by a new antidote—nicotine-based chewing gums. But the gum, the country's first nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) that has been in the market for about a week, has divided the medical fraternity.

Scientists have uncovered evidence that several of the common genes are actually tied to alcohol, cocaine and nicotine addictions, a major breakthrough they claim will facilitate the effective treatment of addicts.

Addiction is a kind of dependency our mind seeks to resolve its conflicts . For those addicted to something, addiction works like a support system.