January 31 – Puff Points

There’s been a whirlwind of vape-related headlines across the country and around the globe! From legal shakeups to health research and retail crime, the vaping industry continues to spark conversation and controversy. Here are some of the top updates you need to know this week:

• Mexico’s vape ban fuels black-market growth: Following the national ban on e-cigarettes in Mexico, criminal cartels have stepped in to meet rising demand, reportedly increasing their involvement in the vape market.
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• California sees major vape milestone: For the first time ever, vape product sales have surpassed cannabis flower sales in California, signaling a major shift in consumer preferences.
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• Study highlights lung risks from ‘aged’ vape vapor: New research shows that repeated exposure to vape plumes, particularly those that have “aged” in enclosed spaces, may harm lung tissue over time.
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• Vaping in public could soon be banned in Alabama: Lawmakers in Alabama are considering new legislation that would make public vaping illegal, aligning it with the state’s smoking restrictions.
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• Law enforcement cracks down on vape shop burglaries: Teens have been linked to a series of vape shop break-ins across multiple states, with recent arrests in Lakeville highlighting the spread of coordinated retail theft.
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• Nicotine patches vs. vaping – who’s winning? A new opinion article argues that nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) actually support the case for vaping as a harm-reduction tool, challenging anti-vaping rhetoric.
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While vaping continues to stir debate—both health-related and legal—there’s no denying its growing influence around the world. Whether it’s shaking up market trends, testing public policy, or featuring in science labs and courtrooms, vaping remains a topic that touches everything