‘It’s the worst feeling’ – young New Zealanders regret their vaping addictions but feel unsupported to quit

Anna DeMello

By Anna DeMello
Community contribution / 7 hours, 16 minutes ago

Vaping rates among young people continue to be a major public health concern, both in Aotearoa New Zealand and elsewhere.

New vape legislation currently before the health select committee proposes a ban on disposable vapes and restrictions on retailers (except ...

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