Experts have warned against the use of snus and nicotine pouches after it was revealed their use was prevalent among footballers. A study by Loughborough University found that one in five players ...

Snus contains tobacco and is not legally available to buy in the UK, whereas the tobacco-free nicotine pouches – which were found to be more commonly used among players – are legal to buy.

Swedes don’t differentiate between the two types: It’s all snus—and depending on whom you ask, the reason why Sweden has, just about, quit smoking. Contact us: Provide news feedback or ...

Hooked on Snus: How highly addictive nicotine pouches have become pro footballers' favourite pick-me-up - as doctor says one player stuffed 'EIGHT at once into his gums' ...

Nearly one in five professional footballers use snus or nicotine pouches, a new study from The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) and Loughborough University has found. Snus is a ...

Swedish health experts say they have seen a rise in patients who use the pouches, also called snus, suffering a painful condition with 'concerning' symptoms that last for up to a year.

White snus, introduced about 15 years ago, falls into a legal void in the EU since it doesn't contain tobacco. It was banned this year in both Belgium and the Netherlands.

Around one in five professional football players currently use snus, tobacco-free nicotine pouches or both, according to a study. The research, covering both male and female players, said the ...

Snus is a tobacco product in a sachet, similar to a small tea bag, which is placed under the lip and releases nicotine into the bloodstream. It is illegal to be sold in the United Kingdom but not ...