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Ireland Discards Proposed Vape Tax in the Name of Tobacco Harm Reduction

Ireland Discards Proposed Vape Tax in the Name of Tobacco Harm Reduction

While some restrictions on vapes have been set in place as part of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill, an imminent tax on the products has been dropped. The Irish Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath, has decided to postpone the implementation of an imminent vape tax...

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What is a Nicotine Rush?

What is a Nicotine Rush?

The brain is a vital organ that acts as the key cog of the central nervous system. It plays a significant role in how we feel and activates our reward system, which is released by dopamine. There are a variety of stimuli, including chemicals such as nicotine, that can trigger...

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NHS Swap to Stop Scheme: Free Vapes for Smokers

NHS Swap to Stop Scheme: Free Vapes for Smokers

World First Swap to Stop Scheme to Help Quitting SmokingIn 2019, the UK government pledged to end smoking by 2030, but this means the number of UK smokers must be below 5%. But the campaign wasn’t as successful as they hoped, in 2021 it was estimated that there were 14.1% of...

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