Guideline to protect youth from abusing vapes, drugs
China DailyChina has intensified efforts to protect young people by issuing a guideline targeting "high-inducing vapes" — electronic cigarette devices containing new types of illicit drugs such as etomidate and synthetic marijuana. The guideline, jointly formulated by the Office of China National Narcotics Control Commission, the Ministry of Public Security and the State Tobacco Monopoly Administration, aims to tackle the abuse and rapid spread of such vapes among young people, the office said in a statement on Tuesday. According to the guideline, narcotics control offices, police and tobacco monopoly departments at all levels are instructed to strengthen collaboration to combat crimes involving the illegal production and sale of e-cigarettes, as well as the addition of illicit drugs and substitute substances in e-cigarette liquids. Local narcotics control offices, police and tobacco monopoly departments are urged to use various media platforms to raise awareness among young people about anti-drug laws, regulations and the harmful effects of high-inducing vapes.
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