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Does Nicotine Raise Your IQ by 10 Points?

Does Nicotine Raise Your IQ by 10 Points?

Does nicotine really boost IQ by 10 points? A breakdown of the evidence behind bold claims, cognitive effects, and what the research actually shows.

Ferrari’s F1 Race Suits Features ZYN

Ferrari’s F1 Race Suits Features ZYN

Ferrari’s 2026 F1 race suits will feature ZYN branding. Is this a tobacco throwback or a sign that smoke-free nicotine is entering the mainstream?

The BBC is Still Not Impartial on Nicotine

The BBC is Still Not Impartial on Nicotine

BBC coverage of nicotine remains heavily skewed. New figures show negative reporting still dominates vaping and pouch stories, despite claims of impartiality.

Pouch Patrons #2: Slash from Guns N’ Roses

Pouch Patrons #2: Slash from Guns N’ Roses

Slash’s journey from cigarettes to snus shows how reduced-risk nicotine can help people quit smoking and why adult access to alternatives matters.

Pouch Patrons #1: Shane Gillis

Pouch Patrons #1: Shane Gillis

Shane Gillis is one of America’s most popular comedians and a very public nicotine pouch user. We look at the jokes, the podcasts, and the context.

Media Watch: WSJ on Pouces as Tech Perks

Media Watch: WSJ on Pouces as Tech Perks

Wall Street Journal reports nicotine pouches as a Silicon Valley tech perk. Is this harm reduction, biohacking culture, or pressure to work longer hours?

Media Watch: Radio New Zealand on Pouch Legalisation

Media Watch: Radio New Zealand on Pouch Legalisation

Radio NZ argues against legalising nicotine pouches. This analysis breaks down all eight claims and shows why regulated pouches could support New Zealand’s smoke-free goals.

Media Watch: CBC Investigates Nicotine Pouches

Media Watch: CBC Investigates Nicotine Pouches

CBC’s investigation into nicotine pouches repeats the same tropes seen for years. This breakdown exposes the gaps, the contradictions, and what’s left unsaid.

The Ongoing Failure of UK Tobacco Control

The Ongoing Failure of UK Tobacco Control

The UK promised to defend harm reduction at COP11, then retreated. This analysis exposes silence, contradictions, and a failing tobacco-control agenda.

Sweden is Officially “Smoke-Free”

Sweden is Officially “Smoke-Free”

Sweden becomes the first country in the world to go smoke-free, thanks to snus and nicotine pouches—not government bans. Here’s how they did it.

GOVERNMENT TO BACK VAPING AT COP 11

GOVERNMENT TO BACK VAPING AT COP 11

UK to defend vaping at WHO’s COP11 in Geneva. Health Minister confirms harm reduction stance as campaigners urge clear public support for vapes.

Smoke Free Sweden’s New Report

Smoke Free Sweden’s New Report

Sweden shows what happens when safer nicotine alternatives are available. A new report highlights health gains, global lessons – and looming risks.

Interview with Mark Oates for COP11

Interview with Mark Oates for COP11

Vaping advocate Mark Oates warns of WHO’s anti-harm reduction push at COP11. Why UK vapers must act now to protect access and save lives.

Are Nicotine Pouch Poisonings Out of Control?

Are Nicotine Pouch Poisonings Out of Control?

Are nicotine pouch poisonings spiralling? Headlines exaggerate the danger—here’s what the data actually shows, and how safety can be improved.

Could Vapers Be Denied NHS IVF

Could Vapers Be Denied NHS IVF

NHS IVF funding in Cheshire and Merseyside could exclude vapers. But does the science justify it, or are patients being unfairly penalised?

Daily Pouch Travel: Spain

Daily Pouch Travel: Spain

Spain’s favorite UK holiday spot may soon be hostile to pouch users. Here’s what you need to know before packing for your trip.

Looking Forward to COP 11 with Martin Cullip

Looking Forward to COP 11 with Martin Cullip

Martin Cullip previews COP 11 and the upcoming Good COP counter-event in Geneva. From WHO irrelevance to UK missed opportunities, we discuss harm reduction, global tobacco policy, and why dissent matters more than ever.

Media Watch: Fredrik Nystrom in the Washington Post

Media Watch: Fredrik Nystrom in the Washington Post

Fredrik Nyström challenges lazy health dogma in a sharp Washington Post op-ed, exploring the real effects of quitting snus and the unexpected risks of “healthy” lifestyles. Nuance beats orthodoxy every time.

Media Watch: BBC Suddenly Wants to Protect Children

Media Watch: BBC Suddenly Wants to Protect Children

The BBC’s latest piece on nicotine pouches raises eyebrows for its sensationalism and selective framing. We examine the facts behind the headlines, the real risks, and what’s missing from the coverage.

6 Interesting Points From the Haypp UK Nicotine Pouch Report

6 Interesting Points From the Haypp UK Nicotine Pouch Report

Discover 6 key insights from the 2025 Haypp UK Nicotine Pouch Report, including rapid market growth, user demographics, quit attempts, and regional trends. Based on data from over 35,000 customers, this report highlights the growing role of pouches in UK tobacco harm reduction.

Interview with Federico N. Fernández on “How Sweden Quit Smoking”.

Interview with Federico N. Fernández on “How Sweden Quit Smoking”.

In this wide-ranging interview, Federico N. Fernández, CEO of We Are Innovation, discusses the award-winning documentary “How Sweden Quit Smoking”. Discover how the film came together, what makes Sweden a global outlier in tobacco control, and why the world should be paying attention to nicotine pouches and harm reduction.

Pouch Prohibition Reaches New Heights

Pouch Prohibition Reaches New Heights

Delta Airlines faces backlash after a passenger is forced to spit out a ZYN pouch mid-flight. Discover the controversial policies behind this surprising incident.

Daily Pouch Travel: France

Daily Pouch Travel: France

Discover why nicotine pouch users face harsh penalties in France. Avoid fines and jail time by choosing destinations like Gotland, Bucharest, or Budapest instead!

Why Is Tobacco Control Not Getting Behind ZYN?

Why Is Tobacco Control Not Getting Behind ZYN?

Explore why tobacco control resists ZYN, despite its responsible marketing aimed at adults over 21. Discover the controversial debate on nicotine pouches and youth.

KLAR Introduces New Bioceramic Nicotine Pouch

KLAR Introduces New Bioceramic Nicotine Pouch

Discover KLAR's bioceramic nicotine pouches, delivering nicotine faster and more efficiently. Available in the UK, these biodegradable pouches redefine user experience.

Media Watch: The Island Packet’s Pack of Lies

Media Watch: The Island Packet’s Pack of Lies

Debunking myths: Youth vaping isn't an epidemic. Dive into a factual analysis of the Island Packet's claims and uncover the truth behind youth vaping trends.

Kenya Gets Graphic With Nicotine Pouch Warnings

Kenya Gets Graphic With Nicotine Pouch Warnings

Kenya enforces graphic warnings on nicotine pouches and vapes, sparking debate on their efficacy and ethical concerns, as critics question misleading health claims.

What is Synthetic Nicotine?

What is Synthetic Nicotine?

Discover synthetic nicotine: a lab-grown alternative to traditional nicotine, offering purity and environmental benefits. Explore its use in VELO Plus pouches.

The Five Great Tobacco Control Conspiracies

The Five Great Tobacco Control Conspiracies

This editorial debunks five persistent tobacco control conspiracy theories, separating fact from fiction on vaping, nicotine, and harm reduction.

Quebec To The Future 4

Quebec To The Future 4

Travel back Doc to stop Quebec's vape flavor ban and prevent a future rise in smoking. Discover the consequences in this adventure.

The Vaper Expo 2024

The Vaper Expo 2024

Discover the shift in nicotine alternatives at The Vaper Expo 2024. Explore the rise of nicotine pouches as they move from niche to mainstream

The Dark Side of the Street

The Dark Side of the Street

Health Minister Wes Streeting fights the Nanny State label in a New Statesman interview on NHS reforms while addressing Labour's challenges.

New Paper Analyses Nicotine Pouch Advertising

New Paper Analyses Nicotine Pouch Advertising

The Daily Pouch analyzes a new study on nicotine pouch advertising, evaluating marketing and youth targeting claims across sports and digital ads.

Interview with Martin Cullip

Interview with Martin Cullip

An interview with harm reduction advocate Martin Cullip discussing UK politics, harm reduction policy, and parenting.

World Vape Day 2024

World Vape Day 2024

World Vape Day 2024: Exploring the global impact of vaping and the challenges faced in promoting harm reduction.

Good COP, Bad COP at Panama

Good COP, Bad COP at Panama

Explore the contrasting approaches of the WHO's FCTC COP10 in addressing tobacco control and harm reduction at Panama.

Media Watch: Bloomberg News on Snus

Media Watch: Bloomberg News on Snus

Explore Bloomberg News' unexpected take on snus, a smoke-free alternative to smoking popular in Sweden. Here the blog debunking common myths.

Rethinking Nicotine with Clive Bates

Rethinking Nicotine with Clive Bates

Our interview with Clive Bates, a leading voice in tobacco harm reduction. Discussing nicotine's history, the future of tobacco and more.

Are Nicotine Pouches Bad For Oral Health?

Are Nicotine Pouches Bad For Oral Health?

The impact of nicotine pouches on oral health. Understand the dentists' perspective and learn about potential risks comparted to smoking.

Do Nicotine Pouches Target Youth Users?

Do Nicotine Pouches Target Youth Users?

Explore the debate around nicotine pouches and youth. The truth behind Big Tobacco's marketing and claims of anti-tobacco lobbyists.

Can Big Tobacco Be Reformed?

Can Big Tobacco Be Reformed?

This editorial examines Big Tobacco's future, weighing industry bans, fines, and a potential shift toward reduced-risk products like vapes and pouches.

How Sweden Quit Smoking: A Review

How Sweden Quit Smoking: A Review

Watch 'How Sweden Quit Smoking,' a documentary by Tomasz Agencki. Explore the role of harm-reduction products & snus in low smoking rates.

The Mail Online Gets Snus With the Facts

The Mail Online Gets Snus With the Facts

Dissect differences between nicotine pouches & Snus. Debunk media myths, clarify health claims, regulation, and marketing practices.

Sweden Set to Reduce Snus Tax

Sweden Set to Reduce Snus Tax

Sweden will reduce snus taxes by 20% and raise cigarette taxes in November. The article examines the government's fiscal shift and harm reduction goals.

The (Ministry of) Truth Initiative Have Nicotine Pouches in Their Crosshairs

The (Ministry of) Truth Initiative Have Nicotine Pouches in Their Crosshairs

The Truth Initiative is a US non-profit organization aiming to reduce smoking and nicotine use among young people. However, it has faced criticism for spreading misinformation, rejecting harm reduction strategies, and prioritizing its anti-tobacco agenda over public health. Its fixation on attacking tobacco companies and refusal to acknowledge the effectiveness of harm reduction methods have raised concerns about its credibility and motives.

New Finnish Coalition Government Pulls Back on Nicotine Pouch Ban

New Finnish Coalition Government Pulls Back on Nicotine Pouch Ban

After months of regulatory wrangling, Finland's moral crusade against nicotine pouches may be coming to an end. Now, it looks as though the election of a coalition government will see the product heavily regulated but not banned, which is encouraging news for anyone with a serious interest in reducing smoking-related deaths and illness in the country.

Introducing Considerate Pouchers

Introducing Considerate Pouchers

Considerate Pouchers work on promoting nicotine pouches in the UK and EU as safer alternatives to smoking, aiding in the 'smoke-free' mission.

Professor Karl Fagerstrom interview

Professor Karl Fagerstrom interview

The article discusses the remarkable achievements of Professor Karl Fagerstrom, a renowned advocate of tobacco harm reduction, clinical psychologist, and inventor of the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence. Despite his long and distinguished career in public health matters, Professor Fagerstrom remains actively involved in reducing smoking-related deaths and diseases.

The Nicotine Pouch Market is Growing

The Nicotine Pouch Market is Growing

Global nicotine pouch market to reach $11271.92M by 2028. These products offer a discreet, affordable, healthier smoking alternative.