Youth are still using them too, even though US federal law only allows those aged 21 and up to consume them (FDA, 2024)
Sources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Even THC (tetrahydrocannabiol), the well-known psychoactive chemical concentrated in the plants buds and flowers, started to be recognized as beneficial when taken in moderation and under medical supervision
That is especially true for the psychological roller coaster ride that sometimes occurs
In these countries, exposure to tobacco smoke at home was significantly associated with a higher intention to smoke among adolescents (Table 3)
Based on the rationale of these policies, the availability of both cheaper, branded tobacco and vapes through the black market should in theory undermine the major policy aim for Australian tobacco control reducing smoking prevalence