With the rise of vaping and an increasing focus on road safety, many wonder: is it legal to vape or smoke while driving in Vermont? The answer is nuanced. While the state does not have a specific law that outright bans an adult from vaping or smoking in their private vehicle, a web of related rules, exceptions, and, most importantly, a specific law protecting children, can still lead to legal consequences. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of Vermont’s laws regarding vaping and driving, ensuring you know your rights and responsibilities on the road.
Read moreA new study reveals a significant and alarming increase in the vaping of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and particularly synthetic cannabinoids (SC) among U.S. teenagers between 2021 and 2023. The research, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine by a team from the University of Queensland, Australia, also highlights a growing uncertainty among teens about the actual substances they are inhaling in their e-cigarettes, calling for urgent public health interventions and regulatory oversight.
Read moreA new clinical trial led by Flinders University in Australia has found that providing a variety of nicotine replacement options, including vapes (e-cigarettes) or combination nicotine replacement therapy (cNRT) like patches and gum, significantly helps people leaving drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities stay smoke-free. The study, published in The Lancet Public Health, is the first of its kind to directly compare these methods in this specific, high-risk population.
Read moreThe rates of Indiana teens smoking and vaping are on the decline, with high school tobacco use hitting its lowest level in two decades, according to new 2024 data from the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH). The Indiana Youth Tobacco Survey (IYTS) revealed that e-cigarette use among high school students dropped to 5%, the lowest level recorded since data collection began in 2012.
Read moreA 2025 “Nanny State Index” report offers a comparative look at how European countries regulate lifestyle choices, including a significant focus on tobacco and “safer nicotine” products like e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches. The index suggests that while many nations are tightening controls, approaches vary widely, with some imposing outright bans and others focusing on high taxation and advertising restrictions. Turkey, Lithuania, Finland, Hungary, and the United Kingdom emerge as some of the jurisdictions with the most stringent measures targeting traditional smoking and alternative nicotine delivery systems.
Read moreApproximately 1 in 9 Brazilian teenagers (8.7% of those aged 14-17) reported using electronic cigarettes in the past year, a rate significantly higher than youth use of traditional cigarettes (1.7%), according to a new survey by the Federal University of São Paulo (Unifesp). The study, based on data collected between 2022 and 2024 from over 16,000 people aged 14 and older across Brazil, marks the first time the Third National Survey on Alcohol and Drugs (Lenad 3) has included vape use.
Read morePregnant women who switch from smoking cigarettes to exclusively using vapes are exposed to significantly lower levels of certain toxic chemicals, according to new research led by scientists at City St George’s, University of London. The study, published in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, is the first to rigorously compare exposure to harmful substances from smoking and vaping during pregnancy, providing crucial data as more pregnant women turn to e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid.
Read moreNew Research Highlights Pouches as Most Effective Quit Aid, Accelerating Decline in Female Smoking Rates
Read moreYorkshire Cancer Research is actively working to dispel growing public misconceptions about the safety of vaping compared to traditional smoking, particularly in light of ongoing public health discussions. The UK-based charity emphasizes that while not risk-free, vaping products present a significantly lower cancer risk and are an effective tool to help adult smokers quit combustible cigarettes.
Read moreFor decades, nicotine has been public health enemy number one, inextricably linked to the devastating consequences of combustible tobacco. In the understandable and vital quest to discourage smoking, nicotine itself has often been demonized. However, the advent and proliferation of tobacco harm reduction (THR) products – including vapes, heated tobacco, and oral nicotine pouches – are forcing a more nuanced conversation. These products offer adults a way to consume nicotine, a naturally occurring, non-intoxicating stimulant, without the thousands of harmful chemicals produced by burning tobacco. Yet, a legacy of anti-nicotine messaging persists, potentially harming not only adult smokers seeking safer alternatives but also millions of neurodivergent individuals who may, knowingly or unknowingly, be using nicotine for its cognitive and mood-regulating effects.
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