Nicotine pouches are gaining popularity, especially among younger people. They are discreet, smoke-free and come in attractive flavours and designs. But does that make them a safe alternative to tobacco?
Although they can reduce exposure to some tobacco toxins when they completely replace smoking in smokers, they still contain nicotine, a substance with a high addictive potential. In addition, we still know little about their long-term effects.
Less harmful than smoking does not mean that it is healthy, and currently these bags have not been shown to be an effective treatment to quit smoking.
