Snus. Zyn. Upper decky lip pillow.

Heard any of those words before? Because they pose an insidious threat to our children.

In short, they are words that describe a new type of vape. They are as dangerous as vapes, marketed in the same secret way often (via social media), available in all sorts of flavours and knocking on their bedroom doors.

Placed between the upper lip and gum for extended periods, social media influencers – particularly on TikTok, but also Instagram – are spreading the word.

Users of these nicotine pouches can choose from different strengths (three milligrams, which targets those who now vape, or six milligrams for those who want a stronger option), and flavours.

Indeed the flavour range in one brand – the Zyn brand, which is operated by a subsidiary of Philip Morris International – offers its Australian customers these options: Citrus, wintergreen, spearmint, peppermint, coffee, cinnamon, menthol, ginger with blood orange, grapefruit, chocolate, vanilla, nougat and even a peach and prosecco bellini.

Other brands are marketing black cherry, violet liquorice and mint........

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