NCPC - Nicotine & Cannabis Policy Center

NCPC - Nicotine & Cannabis Policy Center

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Conducting nicotine and cannabis policy research surveys within the 11 counties of the Central Valley and surrounding mountains.

The data gathered will then help inform local and state polices that work towards improving the health of residents.

06/12/2026

According to a recent study published in Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation, non-tobacco ni****ne dependence is associated with higher rates of healthcare utilization, medical complication, and opioid use after carpal tunnel release.
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06/12/2026

According to a case report in Cureus Journal of Medical Science, e-cigarettes or va**ng can cause significant lung injuries such as pneumomediastinum which allows air to escape from the lungs and into the chest.
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06/12/2026

Did you know? To***co smoking accounts for over 70% of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) cases in high income countries, and 30%-40% of cases in low- and middle- income countries.
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06/12/2026

According to a recent study published in Annals of Epidemiology, non-tobacco ni****ne product use may be associated with cataract development.
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06/11/2026

According to a recent study in Preventive Medicine Reports, between 2014 - 2015 and 2022 - 2023, had indicated that younger adults in the U.S. were increasingly disproportionately using e-cigarettes.
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06/11/2026

Did you know? Retail sales of ni****ne pouches grew by more than 50% from 2023 to 2024.
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06/10/2026

Did you know? According to a study published in Addictive Behaviors, actively engaging with e-cigarette content on social media was linked to e-cigarette and poly-tobacco use among adolescents.
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06/10/2026

According to a study from the University of Alberta, healthy young adults who reported using e-cigarettes had shown lower breathing efficiency and impairment in blood flow to the lungs.
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06/08/2026

According to a recent study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, while prenatal e-cigarette use was uncommon, it was prevalent among individuals with behavioral health conditions and other substance use.
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06/08/2026

Did you know? Secondhand and thirdhand smoke can be toxic to pets. Learn more from our friends at the Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center!
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