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Vaping surge among young non-smokers: A growing concern?

New study shows over one million people vape but have never regularly smoked.
Drinking

Call for Minimum Alcohol Pricing in England

Call for England to adopt minimum unit pricing on alcohol to curb rising death rates, following the alarming findings in the Darzi report.
Vaping Ban Proposed Near Schools & Hospitals

Vaping Ban Proposed Near Schools & Hospitals

UK Government proposes banning vaping near schools and hospitals.
Junk food

Half the food eaten by under 7s are Ultra-Processed Foods

Discover the alarming levels of ultra-processed food consumption among UK toddlers and the implications for their health.

Barrow smoking rates halve with help from Allen Carr's Easyway

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that less than 10% of people in Barrow now smoke compared with 21% last year.
How to Tell if Someone Is on Cocaine

How to Tell if Someone Is on Cocaine

Cocaine is a powerful and illegal stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Due to its highly addictive nature, identifying signs of use can be crucial for early intervention and...
Does cocaine cause anxiety?

Does cocaine cause anxiety?

Cocaine, a powerful stimulant, is associated with short-term euphoric effects. However, it is also associated with various mental health issues, including anxiety.
Quitting Smoking & Depression

Quitting smoking & depression

Many people suffer with depression after quitting smoking but if you go about quitting in the right way – you can not only avoid depression but be incredibly happy.
Coughing after quitting smoking

Coughing after quitting smoking

It can be infuriating to find yourself still coughing after quitting cigarettes. Worse than that, developing a smokers cough after quitting, just seems wrong.

Spiked vapes in schools: Alarming levels of Spice found

Alarming findings from English schools where 1 in 6 vapes were found spiked with a dangerous synthetic drug "Spice".

Disposable vapes lead to 300% increase in young adults vaping

A study in The Lancet found that 29 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds in England used vapes last May, up from 9 per cent two years earlier
10 things to do instead of smoking

10 things to do instead of smoking

Are you looking for alternative activities to smoking in order to help you quit or cut down? If so, look no further. Take a look at these top tips and...

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