Ispire Technology is set to unveil its revolutionary I-80 vapor device filling machine at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, promising to boost cannabis production efficiency and cost savings. The I-80, capable of filling 4,000 devices per hour, could significantly impact the industry’s landscape.
A new study from the University of Michigan’s Monitoring the Future survey reveals that cannabis and hallucinogen use among adults aged 19 to 50 remained at historically high levels in 2023. The survey also found a continued decline in tobacco and alcohol use among younger adults, while vaping continues to rise.
Australia has implemented strict new regulations on vaping, limiting sales to pharmacies with plain packaging and flavour restrictions. Penalties for non-compliance are severe, including fines and prison sentences. However, a paradoxical change allows pharmacies to sell nicotine vapes to adults without a prescription starting October 1st. This decision aligns with a global trend of stricter vaping regulations due to health concerns, particularly among youth.
A new report commissioned by the World Health Organization and coordinated by the University of Glasgow reveals a troubling trend: vaping has surpassed cigarette smoking in popularity among young people. Driven by curiosity and enticed by appealing flavors, an increasing number of children are experimenting with vapes, raising concerns about the potential health consequences. While many view vaping as a safer alternative to smoking, it carries significant risks for adolescents, particularly in terms of brain development and addiction susceptibility. Even low levels of nicotine exposure can harm young brains, increasing the likelihood of addiction, risky behavior, and mental health issues. Additionally, the unregulated nature of the vaping industry raises concerns about the presence of harmful chemicals and flavorings in vape liquids, potentially causing respiratory and other health problems. Immediate action is needed to address this growing epidemic, including stricter regulations, age verification, and prominent health warnings to protect the health of our youth.
Despite facing multiple felony charges and investigations, Hunter Biden was recently photographed vaping in public with friends in Malibu, California. The incident highlights the ongoing legal issues and personal struggles that have plagued Biden, including gun and tax evasion charges, as well as a probe into his business dealings and potential preferential treatment from the Justice Department.
Leyan, a jungler for the iG E-Sports Club’s League of Legends team, has been suspended and fined for making inappropriate comments and actions during a livestream. The specific actions that led to the ban were not mentioned in the official ruling, but Leyan is alleged to have made suggestive movements and bet another streamer that he would vape on the LPL stage after his team’s next loss. Leyan has been fined 50,000 yuan (approximately $6,900), and his team has been fined 20,000 yuan (approximately $2,760). Leyan will also miss the first two best-of-three matches of the LPL Summer Split. Leyan has not commented on the ban, but his team has stated that he was educated and criticized for his behavior and that they have decided to deduct two months of salary from him.
As cannabis becomes more widely legal for adult use, there has been a surge in the popularity of concentrated forms of the drug, such as waxes and dabs. These products are more potent than traditional cannabis and can be easier for young people to hide their use. This is concerning because cannabis use by adolescents can have serious consequences for their developing brains and mental health.
The number of children admitted to hospitals in England with vaping-related disorders has surged in recent years, with a significant increase in teenagers admitted. In 2023, 50 children were admitted, including 11 preschoolers aged four or under. The rise in child vaping is attributed partly to child-friendly flavors, and experts warn that young vapers are more likely to transition to smoking. Health advocacy groups urge the government to take action to prevent the vaping industry from targeting children.
