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Society 1 month ago

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BNN calls for full vape ban over drug abuse risk

The narcotics agency found some liquids for e-cigarette laced with narcotics, such as methamphetamine and etomidate, which is classified as a new psychotic substance.

Academia 2 months ago

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Tobacco harm reduction: Challenges and opportunities

More partnerships and collaborations should be formed between academic institutions in Indonesia and the region, focusing on the prevalence, economics and health impacts of alternative tobacco products use.

Archipelago 8 months ago

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Two arrested in North Sumatra for allegedly producing vape liquid laced with narcotics

Police have reported a rising trend of using vaping devices to consume illicit drugs, driven by the growing popularity of e-cigarettes nationwide, particularly among young people.

Health 1 year ago

Nicotine-like chemicals in US vapes may be more potent than nicotine, FDA says

The synthetic substances - which have a chemical structure similar to that of nicotine - are not subject to US tobacco and vaping regulations that are designed to control traditional nicotine, a highly addictive drug.

Academia 1 year ago

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Regulating vape retail market can reduce smoking epidemic

The experience of many countries, as well as the results of many studies, suggest that Indonesian lawmakers might want to consider regulating the domestic vaping market as part of the country's battle against its persistently high smoking prevalence.

Regulations 2 years ago

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Indonesia kicks off 2024 with 10% e-cigarette tax to industry opposition

Following a so-called transition period of five years, the government has kicked off 2024 by imposing a 10 percent e-cigarette tax, sparking opposition from industry players.

Health 5 years ago

Vapes more effective to quit smoking than gum or patch, review finds

Vapes containing nicotine are more effective in helping people quit smoking than patches or gum, and safer than cigarettes, although more evidence is needed on their potential long-term impacts.

City 5 years ago

Police nab ‘drug syndicate’ members selling marijuana vapes

Police investigators say a syndicate selling drugs online was controlled by a prisoner from a penitentiary in Bali.

National 6 years ago

E-cigarettes, vaping haram, says Indonesian Muslim organization

“Smoking electronic cigarettes is haram, just like smoking conventional cigarettes, because it is categorized as a form of consumption that can damage or endanger [the user's health]," a representative of the organisation said.

Health 6 years ago

22 years old and on the brink of death from vaping

With a raging fever, vomiting and diarrhea, Gregory Rodriguez thought he had some kind of bug when he checked himself into the emergency room at a New York hospital in September.

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