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Zyn, Zonnic, and the nicotine pouch craze

Nov 17, 2023
Guest
Ashwin Rodrigues
Guest
Marina von Stackelberg
Ashwin Rodrigues, a freelance journalist, discusses the rise of nicotine pouches in the U.S. and their potential as a quitting tool. Marina von Stackelberg, CBC's reporter, talks about the controversial brand, Zonnic, being sold in Canada. Topics include the popularity of nicotine pouches, concerns about accessibility and marketing targeting youth, and the high rates of teenage vaping.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Rise and Popularity of Nicotine Pouches
02:24 • 15min
3
Youth Access to Nicotine Pouches
16:57 • 4min
4
Concerns over Marketing and Accessibility of Nicotine Pouches
20:33 • 4min
5
High rates of teenage vaping and concerns about Zonic nicotine pouches
24:26 • 3min