TAAT and the rise of hemp cigarettes

Editorial Material Pediatrics

The tobacco-free fallacy: What paediatricians should know about herbal smoking products

Arianne Khorasani et al.

Summary: While e-cigarette and combustible cigarette use remains more common among youth, herbal smoking products are gaining interest and popularity among children and adolescents. However, research suggests that these products emit significant levels of toxicants and carcinogens posing risks to child and adolescent health.

PAEDIATRICS & CHILD HEALTH (2023)

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Editorial Material Emergency Medicine

The current state of delta-8 THC

Kelly Johnson-Arbor et al.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE (2022)

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Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

How Do Herbal Cigarettes Compare To Tobacco? A Comprehensive Review of Their Sensory Characters, Phytochemicals, and Functional Properties

Rania T. Abdel Rahman et al.

Summary: Herbal cigarettes, which are claimed to be tobacco-free and composed of various herbs, are considered as a substitute for traditional cigarettes to reduce the risks of smoking. However, there is controversy and lack of comprehensive overview regarding their properties and effects. Some herbal cigarettes may lead to metabolic issues and increase the risk of chronic metabolic diseases due to the presence of toxic chemicals in burnt plant substances. This review provides information on the chemical composition, quality characteristics, and health effects of herbal cigarettes.

ACS OMEGA (2022)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

CBD, a precursor of THC in e-cigarettes

Zsuzsanna Czegeny et al.

Summary: Research shows that CBD used in electronic cigarettes can be partly transformed into THC, posing potential risks as CBD can generate THC and other compounds at high temperatures. Therefore, CBD-based e-cigarettes may have safety concerns due to the conversion of CBD to THC.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2021)

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Article Toxicology