young people have frequently an E-cigarette than a traditional Fags. You amazed at this knowledge of the most recent addiction study?
We must not forget that it is children, at the age of 15 and still in full growth. Obviously, the boys and girls are not aware of the danger from the nicotine runs out.

at Least, you smoke a little less?
This is certainly encouraging, but must not obscure the fact that with the E-cigarettes in the last few years, a dangerous and in its long-term unknown product will follow on the market. Especially for children, which can be due to the consumption of nicotine is addictive. At a young age are formed in the brain many interconnections. All of the substances that act in the case of children and young people on the brain, are, in principle, consume with great caution.

“children get used to it, to grab in case of Stress or boredom to the E-cigarette.”Toni Berthel

How dangerous is nicotine?
It’s very fast, very strong. The Perfidious on nicotine is that it combines very different effects: on the one hand relaxing and on the other hand, euphoric. In addition, the dependence, be it from an E-cigarette or a traditional cigarette has an effect on the Psyche, especially in children.

to what Extent?
children develop very early a addictive behavior and get used to it, to grab in case of Stress or boredom to the E-cigarette. The result is that you are more inclined to stabilize their inner world with the outer, passive factors.

a classic gateway drug?
This expression is impacted by the discussion on Cannabis as an alleged gateway drug, and I don’t use it in this context. But it is a fact that addicts tend to take other addictive substances. So-called mono-consumption is rare.

article: More mentally Ill because of Cannabis A large study in ten European cities shows that Daily consumption and high THC quantities are likely to increase the number of mental disorders. (Subscription)

do you Have an explanation for why E-cigarettes arrive at the boys and girls so well?
Because you are not aware of how dangerous E-cigarettes are, is the threshold of course, such a try. They are cool and do not remember their variety of flavors from strawberry to vanilla to tobacco. In addition, the market is likely to lead to the occurrence of Juul to a further increase in the consumption in children and adolescents.

What can you do against this Boom?
E-cigarettes fall within the scope of food law and are treated as objects of use. It needs as quickly as possible, a Federal regulation, which prohibits the sale of E-cigarettes to minors and thanks to the sanctioned accordingly. Also useful is a rigorous would be to ban advertising for these products. Finally, the parents have a duty to their children of the dangers. In the case of substances, depending on the make, we must accept, as a society, the responsibility, and children and young people to protect.

(editing Tamedia)

Created: 28.03.2019, 12:20 PM