Health ❯Public Health

Substance Use

Alcohol Consumption Cannabis Cannabis Use Vaping Tobacco Products Marijuana Marijuana Effects Cannabis Effects Nicotine Products Nicotine Addiction Cannabis Consumption Alcohol Use Tobacco Use Marijuana Use E-Cigarettes Mental Health Drug Safety Cannabinoids Nitrous Oxide Performance-Enhancing Drugs Cannabis Health Effects Cannabis Health Risks Teen Substance Use Alcohol Reduction Cannabis Use Disorder Inhalants Party Drugs Drug Addiction Marijuana Consumption Drug Policy Opioid Epidemic Policy Toxic Drug Crisis Toxicology Risk Factors Caffeine THC Products Smoking Regulations Cannabis Products Nicotine Youth Vaping Psychedelics Performance-Enhancing Substances Drug Overdose Homelessness Impact Health Risks Vaping Risks Overdose Prevention Marijuana Health Effects Intoxicating Substances Alcohol Abuse Youth Health Drug Misuse Drug Testing Youth Health Risks

Nicotine Pouch Use Among U.S. Teens Doubles, Raising Health and Regulatory Concerns

A USC study reveals a sharp rise in adolescent nicotine pouch use, with 5.4% of high schoolers reporting use in 2024, prompting calls for stricter regulations and targeted prevention.

Germany's Cannabis Law Faces Pushback at One-Year Mark

Bavaria Issues First Cannabis Cultivation Club Permits Under Federal Law

Bavaria Approves First Cannabis Social Clubs Under Federal Law

Öko-Test Finds All 22 Energy Drinks Fail Health and Safety Standards

Bengaluru Metro Enforces Fines and Pat-Down Checks to Curb Tobacco Use

France Reports Record Nitrous Oxide Intoxications and Newborn Neurological Cases

Heavy Alcohol Use Linked to Brain Lesions, Cognitive Decline, and Shorter Lifespan

Supreme Court Upholds FDA's Authority to Regulate Flavored E-Cigarettes

Germany's Cannabis Law Faces Scrutiny After One Year

Germany’s Cannabis Legalization Faces Mounting Criticism

Texas Senate Passes Bill to Ban THC Products, Sending Measure to House

FDA Targets Poppers Producers in Nationwide Crackdown

FDA Issues Warning on Health Risks of Misusing Nitrous Oxide Products

German Cannabis Legalization Faces Pushback from Union Politicians and Police Reform Proposals

NSW Launches First Government-Led Pill Testing Trial at Music Festival

New York Sues Vape Companies Over Alleged Youth Targeting and Illegal Sales

Donald Trump Jr. Leads Major Investment in Controversial Enhanced Games

Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Elevated Death Risk and Mental Health Concerns

Rising Popularity of 'Soberish' Living Highlights Changing Attitudes Towards Alcohol

RFK Jr. Faces Scrutiny Over Apparent Nicotine Pouch Use During Confirmation Hearing

Duisburg Offers Free Beer to Boost Voter Turnout for Bundestag Election

Experts Warn No Amount of Alcohol Is Truly Safe for Health

FDA Approves Zyn Nicotine Pouches While TikTok Ban Deadline Looms

Federal Report Challenges Safety of Moderate Alcohol Consumption

U.S. Surgeon General Advocates for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol Labels

Dry January Gains Momentum in France as Alcohol-Free Options Expand

Queensland Targets Illegal Vape Sales with Tougher Penalties

Dry January Faces Declining Popularity Among New Yorkers in 2025

French Health Minister Explores Medical Cannabis Potential

Young Man Dies and Another in Coma After Suspected Chemsex Gathering in Tourcoing

Man Dies After 40-Meter Fall from High-Rise Roof in Karlsruhe

Canada's GST/HST Holiday Draws Mixed Reactions From Businesses and Consumers

Teen Substance Use in the U.S. Hits Historic Lows Post-Pandemic

UK Faces Growing Vape Waste Crisis as Sales of 'Big Puff' Vapes Surge

Elton John Labels Marijuana Legalization a 'Grave Mistake'

German Court Rejects Challenge to E-Cigarette Liquid Tax

Berlin Districts Plan First Legal Cannabis Sales in Germany

Study Reveals Toxic Levels of Arsenic in Popular Nicotine Pouches

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Pushes for Statewide Ban on Consumable THC Products

Avanti West Coast Introduces Low-Alcohol Beer to Enhance Passenger Safety

Supreme Court Hears Case on FDA Rejection of Flavored Vape Products

German Medical Association Calls for Reversal of Cannabis Legalization

Supreme Court to Decide FDA's Flavored Vape Ban

Germany Grapples with Cannabis Club Regulations as Legalization Efforts Expand

EU Proposes Stricter Outdoor Smoking Bans to Protect Public Health

Democrats Push Biden for Marijuana Policy Reforms Before Trump Presidency

No Statewide Ban on Cannabis at German Christmas Markets

Ken Paxton Challenges Dallas Marijuana Decriminalization in Court

First Cannabis Social Clubs Approved for Cultivation in Baden-Württemberg

German Cannabis Law Faces Intense Debate and Potential Reversal

New Study Links Cannabis Use to Cancer, Aging, and Birth Defects

German Cabinet Approves Youth Nitrous Oxide Ban

U.S. Alcohol Consumption Remains Elevated Post-Pandemic

Rising E-Cigarette Use Among Youth Sparks Health Concerns in Germany

Florida GOP and Hemp Industry Unite Against Recreational Marijuana Amendment

Germany's First Legal Cannabis Harvest Distributed by Ganderkesee Club

Voters Across Five States to Decide on Drug Legalization Measures

France to Ban Nicotine Pouches Targeting Youth

Frankfurt to Launch Cannabis Sales Pilot in Specialty Stores

Victoria Considers Ending Automatic Licence Loss for Medicinal Cannabis Use

First Cannabis Cultivation Permit Issued in Brandenburg as Baden-Württemberg Awaits Approvals

Wisconsin Pizzeria Accidentally Serves THC-Laced Pizzas

UK to Ban Disposable Vapes by June 2025

France Proposes New Vape Tax to Address Budget Deficit

U.S. Sees Record Decline in Drug Overdose Deaths

U.S. Teen Tobacco Use Reaches Historic 25-Year Low

Halifax Wastewater Reveals High Cannabis Use

Public Doubts Grow Over Germany's Cannabis Legalization

Florida Voters to Decide on Recreational Marijuana Legalization

Nebraska to Sell Alcohol at Football Games in 2025 Pending Regents' Approval

Report Urges CDC to Take Lead in U.S. Cannabis Policy Overhaul

Labour Denies Plans to Reduce Pub Operating Hours

US Drug Overdose Deaths Drop 10% After Decades of Increase

Tucker Carlson to Launch Alp Nicotine Pouches After Split with Zyn

Nebraska AG Uncovers Thousands of Invalid Signatures on Medical Marijuana Petitions

Trump's Pro-Marijuana Stance Divides Republicans, Aligns with Biden's Policy

Teen Vaping Rates Reach Decade Low

Gov. Newsom Proposes Emergency Rules to Restrict Hemp Products

Nicotine Pouches Gain Popularity Among Gen Z, Raising Addiction Concerns

Doctors Urge Comprehensive Ban on Disposable Vapes and Flavored E-Cigarettes

DEA Postpones Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing Until After 2024 Election

New Study Links Moderate Alcohol Consumption to Increased Cancer Risk in Older Adults

U.S. Cigarette Smoking Reaches 80-Year Low

Tottenham's Yves Bissouma Apologizes for Nitrous Oxide Use in Video

Study Links Daily Marijuana Use to Higher Risk of Head and Neck Cancers

Gavin Newsom's Aggressive Homelessness Policy Faces Criticism and Praise

Texans' Denico Autry Suspended 6 Games for PED Violation

New Analysis Challenges Health Benefits of Moderate Drinking

FDA Approves Vuse Alto E-Cigarette in Tobacco Flavor Only

Study Reveals Illegal Hallucinogens in Recalled Mushroom Gummies

Labour Introduces Bill to Phase Out Smoking and Regulate Vaping

FDA and FTC Warn Companies Over Delta-8 THC Copycat Snacks

Senators Criticize FDA and DOJ Over Inaction on Youth Vaping Crisis

Daily Cannabis Use Surpasses Alcohol Consumption in the US

Florida's $5 Million Push for Recreational Marijuana Legalization

Over 321,000 U.S. Children Orphaned by Drug Overdoses in a Decade

Thailand to Reinstate Cannabis Ban, Reversing Decriminalization

UK Leads in Youth Alcohol and Vape Use, WHO Reports Alarming Trends

Study Reveals High Levels of Heavy Metals in Some Cannabis Rolling Papers