Vermont Sees Surge in Nicotine Pouch Usage Among Young Adults A recent survey conducted by the Vermont Department of Health has revealed a troubling trend among young adults in the state. The biannual study, which targeted Vermonters between the ages of 18 and 25, found that 9 percent of respondents had used non-smoking tobacco products within the last month. This figure marks a sharp increase from the 5 percent reported in 2022 and has raised concerns among public health officials. The Appeal of Nicotine Pouches While the category of non-smoking tobacco products encompasses various items like chewing tobacco, officials attribute the rise in usage primarily to the popularity of oral nicotine... [Read more]