The FDA’s recent decision to ban the flavors of Juul pods has been through the work of the public sphere. This is an example of how public activism can have a strong effect on the government and on corporations.
Change can be made if people come together to voice their opinion on societal issues. In addition, many advocacy groups and government organizations have done work to inform the youth about the dangers of picking up a Juul. One hit of a Juul can instantly create an addiction like any other product that contains nicotine.
By tightening up legislative laws, informing teens, and making Juuls less appealing to the youth consumer, it can ultimately led to Juuls being only used by people who want to end an addiction and not by teens who are clueless and will bring one upon themselves.
-S.L.
Mental Health and Addictions 