Niko puff pads came to Estonia in 2019. Now they are sold more. The Tax and Customs Board says sales are growing.
In Estonia, there are seven companies. They produce Niko puff pads. One company is waiting for permission.
The Tax and Customs Board says that prohibited pads are found. These pads are dangerous. Their composition is unknown.
A health expert says that the pads are not yet very widespread. Young men use them the most. Every fifth young man uses the pads.
The pads create quick addiction. The addiction can be lifelong.
The pads cause health problems. They damage the heart and brain. They also damage the mouth.
The pads are easy to use. Others don't see them. A teacher from Rocca al Mare School says that parents don't know much about the pads. Children say that parents warn but don't explain why the pads are bad.