New research from ASH reveals a concerning increase in youth vaping, prompting doctors to warn about the addictive and harmful nature of e-cigarettes, with a growing focus on how these products target children rather than helping smokers quit.

For every addiction, there's a counter-economy offering solutions that can range from life-saving to harmful, but true resolution often requires addressing the underlying diet, self-image pressures, and industries that perpetuate the problem.

Pressure against industries like Big Soda is growing, driven by the harmful impact of financialized, profit-driven practices that prioritize sales over health through the 5 Economic Drivers of addiction.

Anticipating the evolution of illegal drug delivery, like the transition of vapes, highlights the need for proactive action and reevaluation of drug decriminalisation debates, despite inherent risks.

Recent research reveals there is no safe level of alcohol consumption, debunking past studies suggesting moderate drinking is beneficial and highlighting its significant health risks.

Our article explores social media addiction, likening it to ultra-processed foods and advocating for regulatory focus on the 5 Drivers of the Addiction Economy.

Research is underway on the legal and human rights implications of designating products as 'addictive by design' and whether companies undermining user control could face liability akin to the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement.

The focus on individual alcohol abuse overlooks the broader issue of its pervasive availability, tied to environmental factors and socioeconomic conditions, which also need attention and regulation.

Vaping is more harmful and prevalent among youth than expected, with health professionals voicing serious concerns over rising adverse effects

The Tobacco and Vapes bill is back on the agenda, with recommendations to prioritize public health over corporate profits by regulating addictive products and curbing the Addiction Economy's harmful impacts.

Paul Corrigan, a Marxist adviser for Labour, aims to transform the NHS into a preventive service and protect it from right-wing populist threats.

Reflecting on the published letter in the Financial Times, the argument underscores the need for Labour to prioritize regulatory measures against industries driving public health issues, beyond NHS treatment.

Are tech companies using tactics reminiscent of cigarette companies' disinformation campaigns about product addictiveness and harms

The 16th FT letter emphasizes the need to address the root causes of ill-health and preventable death in the UK

The NHS is criticized for not addressing obesity seriously enough; the real issue lies in the food environment that promotes unhealthy eating habits, which requires urgent regulatory action.

Comparing modern gaming to childhood reading habits, is it harmful or just another coping mechanism for boredom and isolation, highlighting the need for support for those who feel too addicted.

Addressing the drivers of preventable diseases from industries like tobacco, unhealthy foods, alcohol, and gambling is crucial for improving public health and reducing NHS strain.

The Labour Party must prioritize public health over corporate profits by regulating addictive industries, passing the Smoking & Vaping Bill, funding vaping cessation support, curbing business lobbying, and integrating addiction support into mental health services.

A BMJ article highlights how tobacco companies like Philip Morris International and Imperial Brands are undermining new regulations, emphasizing the need for vigilance against similar tactics in the vaping industry.

Hugh Pym discusses the need to address obesity by restricting addictive ingredients like sugar, a policy absent from current political manifestos.