Tag: smoking

SA outrage over toddler’s drug pipe video: Mother among those arrested

A shocking video of a 4-year-old boy being encouraged to smoke Mandrax went viral, sparking widespread outrage on social media. The video shows the toddler lighting a Mandrax pipe and inhaling, with two male voices urging him on. After inhaling, the men tell him to blow out slowly, and the child looks proud of himself. […]

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World No Tobacco Day: Why saying no to smoking still matters

It’s easy to think smoking is old news—something from a time when people lit up in restaurants and movie stars puffed away glamorously on screen. However, despite growing awareness, tobacco use is still quietly doing real damage. World No Tobacco Day, marked every year on May 31st, is more than just a calendar event—it’s a […]

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What you need to know about nicotine pouches

You might have heard once or twice about nicotine pouches as these little, tobacco-free packets have become a rising trend, promising a smoke-free alternative for those looking to get their nicotine fix. However, before you pop one under your lip, there’s more to them than meets the eye. From how they work to what’s really […]

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This is how your smoking affects people around you

Second-hand smoke has to be the most painful thing to happen to you because someone else is inflicting harm on themselves, but you suffer the consequences along with them. It is an unfortunate situation especially if you’re someone who can’t tolerate the smell of tobacco. By definition, second-hand smoke is the smoke from tobacco products […]

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Is vaping safer than smoking?

Electric cigarettes, also known as vapes are a growing trend in teenagers and young adults. It is also popular amongst people trying to quit traditional cigarettes as they do not contain any tobacco, although they contain nicotine. Since it is still relatively new, there is not enough research to determine the specific effects and side […]

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Tips on how you can stop smoking

The act of smoking cigarettes has become quite a prevalent thing in South Africa in recent years with more and more young people putting their health at risk to consume the dangerous toxins that come with finishing a pack of cigarettes. A 2023 study done by American advocacy organisation, Tobacco Free Kids, revealed that at […]

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Plants you can smoke instead of tobacco

Looking for alternatives to tobacco? Consider exploring natural plant options that can be smoked. According to Vice and Balcony Garden Web, here are a few plants that can offer a unique smoking experience without the presence of tobacco’s nicotine. Damiana: Damiana, native to Central and South America, has been used for centuries due to its […]

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What happens to your body when you stop smoking?

Quitting smoking is one of the best decisions you can make for your health. Within minutes of stubbing out that last cigarette, positive changes begin to happen in your body. According to Medical News Today and Better Health Channel, here’s what happens when you kick that bad habit to the curb. Enhanced circulation Smoking narrows […]

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Ways to help you quit smoking

Although there are cautions about smoking being detrimental to your health, for most people smoking is addictive and very hard to quit. Ever wondered what smoking does to your health and how you can quit? If you’re reading this article, it means you’re well on your way to quitting. According to the Center for disease […]

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