Understanding Nicotine Pouch Use and Perceptions: What the Evidence Adds to Regulatory Debate

As nicotine pouches continue to attract regulatory attention, a recurring challenge for policymakers is separating assumptions from evidence. Much of the debate has focused on hypothetical risks, youth narratives, or product novelty, while comparatively less attention has been paid to how adult users actually perceive and use these products in real-world contexts. A recent peer-reviewed…

Clinical Perspectives from Lebanon: Harm Reduction, Nicotine, and the Path Away from Smoking

Following GINN’s recent market‑insights visit to Lebanon, led by our Director Shem Baldeosingh, we continue to learn from frontline experts who see the realities of nicotine use, smoking, and harm reduction every day. This week, Dr Vera Matta (@dr.veramatta), a respected clinician and public health communicator, highlighted an important point while reviewing REBEL White Slim…