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What You Need to Know About Vaping CBD

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Vaping CBD oil is becoming one of the most popular ways to get your daily dose of CBD. It is the best way to intake CBD into your body because it goes directly into your bloodstream. No more having to worry about if you took too much or too little. You can control how much you are taking with vaping CBD oil.
What Is CBD?
CBD is a compound found in hemp and marijuana. It’s a chemical derived from the cannabis plant, but unlike THC, the main active ingredient in marijuana, it’s not psychoactive.
Smoking or ingesting CBD causes the brain to release dopamine, creating the euphoric “high…

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Minnesota Launches Anti-Vaping Campaigns Through Tiktok

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Minnesota is trying a new tactic to prevent teens from vaping: TikTok. The short-form video platform has become popular with teens and young people over the past year.
E-cigarette use has surged among middle and high school students. The state health department is launching a campaign within TikTok to encourage them to quit.
The state’s health department hopes that by showing young people what they could potentially face if they use e-cigs, they’ll discourage them from using them in the first place.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has teamed up with popular TikToker Dr Rose Marie Leslie to get the …

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The Florida Legislature’s Failure to Prohibit the Sale of e-Cigarette Flavors Will Benefit Public Health

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Florida’s decision to veto the bill which banned all vaping products with flavors was a good choice as it benefited public health.
It is true that smokers do not want to quit, but we need to understand that it is not just their fault. They are addicted, and their bodies are physically dependent on tobacco. So, the way they can stop smoking is to find the best alternative which can help them kick this habit.
The best way of doing this is by using e-cigarettes which have no tobacco and have much fewer harmful chemicals than cigarettes.
E-cigarettes act as an imitation of cigarettes and help smokers reduce their …

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1 in 5 US Teens are Still Vaping Despite Declines in US Youth Vaping Rates

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Among high school students, 16 percent said they vaped in the past month, down from 21 percent last year. Vaping by high school students has dropped significantly since 2019 but remains a public health concern.
The progress we’re seeing in reducing youth tobacco use is encouraging,” said CDC Director, “but far too many young people continue to use tobacco products, including e-cigarettes.”
Vaping is an emerging public health concern among youth that needs further action to protect their long-term health and development.
What Motivates US Youth to Vape?
Compared to …

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How Does Vaping Affect Your Mental Health?

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Vaping also affects mental health in young people, especially. Various studies indicate that about 21% of people who vape are affected by mental health issues, compared to only 4% of non-vapers. In addition, the percentage of teens who have tried vaping has risen from 3.3% in 2015 to 6.5% in 2017, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
The main risk of vaping is that it will create a new addiction. Suppose you feed your brain something that makes it release more dopamine than usual. In that case, you can become addicted to that thing, and it will make the world seem more intense and less stressful than before….

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Vaping is 95% Safer Than Smoking; Is it True?

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According to Public Health England, Vaping is 95% safer than smoking, an agency of the Department of Health.
How Vaping Works
Vaping is safer than smoking, but it’s not entirely safe. However, it is important to note that vaping is not completely safe and should be used only as a substitute for smoking.
The main harmful chemical in tobacco smoke is tar. This is caused by burning tobacco leaves and inhaling the smoke. In contrast, electronic cigarettes do not burn anything, and there is no smoke involved.
When you vape, you only inhale the vapor that contains nicotine. E-cigarettes …

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Here’s What You Need to Know About Philip Morris’ Hot Tobacco Product—IQOS

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A few years ago, when Philip Morris International launched IQOS, which stands for I Quit Ordinary Smoking, it was touted as an “innovation to end cigarette smoking.”
So how does IQOS work? Like vapor cigarettes and other e-cigarettes on the market, IQOS heats a tobacco stick instead of burning it. The resulting vapor, which looks like smoke without fire, is called heated tobacco.
What’s in an IQOS Kit?
The IQOS is similar to a vape pen and can be described as a tobacco stick with a chamber that heats the stick. The user then draws the vapor into their mouth.
The contents of …

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