Zyn pouches are the latest nicotine craze in the world of cigarette substitutes, with over 130 million containers sold in the first quarter of this year. Health experts and lawmakers are concerned.
While they've been sold in the U.S. for about a decade, demand has soared recently as fans spread the word online. Here's what you need to know about the nicotine craze that sparked a shortage this summer.Zyn comes in puck-shaped containers that look like Ice Breakers. Each container holds 15 pouches, and they come in about 10 flavors, ranging from coffee to cinnamon, each sold in a different bright-colored package.
One of the most active advocates is conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, whom some members of Generation Z have jokingly calledassociated with inhalable devices like vapes. Some users like that the pouches are discreet: no telltale clouds of smoke like those that come with smoking, plus users don't need to spit as you do when chewing tobacco.Josh Hadden, a senior at Texas A&M University, started using Zyn two years ago when trying to quit vaping.
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