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Palau Calls for Nicotine Regulation Similar to Narcotics
Palau has argued that nicotine should receive the same regulatory treatment as narcotics and psychoactive drugs. The call comes despite nicotine not being linked to cancer causation.
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Palau has proposed regulating nicotine in the same manner as narcotics and psychoactive drugs.
Although nicotine itself does not cause cancer, it is highly addictive. Palau and public-health researchers argue that strict controls are warranted due to its addictive properties.
The proposal seeks to align nicotine controls with existing frameworks for controlled substances. No specific implementation timeline or enforcement details have been released.
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