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Are there any dangers with nicotine pouches?

Walk into any petrol station, grocery shop or locker room today and you are likely to find a colo...

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17.31 14 May 2026


Are there any dangers with nicotine pouches?


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17.31 14 May 2026


Walk into any petrol station, grocery shop or locker room today and you are likely to find a colorful tin of nicotine pouches.

They are small tea-bag-like sachets containing a strong amount of flavoured Nicotine. There's no smoke, it's absorbed straight into the bloodstream.

These pouches have become increasingly popular amongst young people but what are the dangers and how addictive are they?

Joining Shane to discuss this is Dr Garrett McGovern, Clinical Lead with HSE Addiction Services.


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