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New research from the University of Michigan highlights a significant increase in flavored marijuana vape use among US teens, raising concerns about addiction, health risks, and environmental damage, prompting calls for stricter regulations and educational campaigns to curb this trend.
The FDA has issued warnings to stores in seven New Hampshire communities for selling unauthorized flavored vape products. Although the state doesn't have a flavor ban, a person must be 21 in New Hampshire to buy vape products. DHHS said that in 2019, 34% of New Hampshire high school students were vaping or using some sort of vape product. Two years later, that has dropped to 16%, which is the lowest rate since the department started asking teens that question.
The state of Minnesota has settled a lawsuit against e-cigarette maker Juul for $4.5 million over allegations that the company marketed its products to teens. The settlement also includes provisions for Juul to change its business practices, including limiting the amount of nicotine in its products and not using models under the age of 28 in its advertising. Teen vaping has become a major public health concern in recent years, with studies showing that e-cigarette use among high school students has increased dramatically.