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Academic calls for ‘real change’ by banning smoking in homes with children

Professor Sean Semple, of Stirling University, said homes are the ‘primary environment’ where youngsters are exposed to tobacco smoke.

Evening Standard

'Alarming': Free nicotine pouches given without warnings at Scottish train station

ADDICTIVE pouches being given out for free in the middle of a busy Scottish train station is “alarming”, a charity boss has warned.

The National (Scotland)

Yousaf urged to legislate to tackle ‘vaping epidemic’ among young people

Leading respiratory paediatricians have highlighted their alarm at the widespread use and promotion of e-cigarettes in a letter to the First Minister.

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Paisley man hails ‘Quit and Win’ campaign for helping him kick the habit

He has been tobacco free for eight months and decided to stop smoking after losing his wife Mattie to COPD.

Daily Record

Poorer households spend almost 30% of their income on tobacco, says charity

Homes in the country’s lowest income group containing two or more people who smoke will spend more than £6,000 on tobacco this year

Daily Record

Given up smoking? Health charity ASH wants to hear from you

The call is part of of preparations for No Smoking Day on March 8

Daily Record

Experts explain why you should never give up vaping by going 'cold turkey'

LloydsPharmacy has shared their expert advice on how to kick the e-cigarette habit for good.

Daily Record

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Scots shops face ban on displaying vapes to protect youngsters from 'ticking time bomb'

Scottish Greens MSP Gillian Mackay wants retailers to hide the products - which come in a range of bright colours and sweet flavours - from view like cigarettes.

Daily Record

Scottish football clubs slammed by experts for sponsorship deals with vaping firms

Top-flights clubs such as Rangers and Celtic previously signed contracts with VPZ, with health charities saying the deals contradict the efforts made to reduce nicotine use among youngsters.

Daily Record

New anti-smoking legislation at Lanarkshire hospitals welcomed by charity

The Prohibition of Smoking Outside Hospital Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2022, comes into effect today

Daily Record

Concerns raised over the number of young people in Renfrewshire taking up smoking vapes

There has been an increase in those turning to e-cigs

Daily Record

Mobility charity sign up to help create smoke-free generation

They've signed up to a charter that will see them trained in how to advise people about quitting the habit.

Daily Record

Scots children 'gambling with long-term health' as 11-year-old kids using e-cigarettes

A surge in vaping amongst teens and pre-teens has seen Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown share concerns over the devices which contain nicotine.

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