Due to increased accidental poisonings among young people, the federal government is calling on nicotine pouch manufacturers to use child-resistant packaging.

Nicotine pouches are small packages of cellulose plant fibers that contain nicotine that go between the cheek and gum. The nicotine is then absorbed into the bloodstream. Partly because they are smokeless and do not contain tobacco, nicotine pouches have spiked in popularity in recent years. MORE: An over-the-counter nasal spray may protect against COVID-19, study says

But though nicotine pouches offer a smoke-free alternative to tobacco products, including cigarettes and e-cigarettes, they are addictive and especially dangerous to young people, according to health experts . About 2% of middle and high school student

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