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In addition to that, encouraging parents to regulate their young children\u2019s access to social media is essential.<\/p>\n<p>Vaping is presented in an alluring light to young people by manufacturers who use sophisticated social media strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"formatted-text \">\n\t<div class=\"container container--large\">\n\t\t<h2>Comment from Allen Carr\u2019s Easyway<\/h2>\n<p>At Allen Carr\u2019s Easyway, we have been warning for many years about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/en-us\/articles\/big-tobaccos-rebrand-fools-no-one\/\">marketing techniques used by Big Tobacco &amp; Big Vape<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Many have been taken directly from the smoking advertising &amp; marketing playbook of the 1960s and 1970s. That, along with the calculated use of social media influencers and a variety of social media platforms has been a highly effective strategy for those selling addiction in the guise of a lifestyle \u201cchoice\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>We need to protect our young people from becoming addicted to nicotine and we encourage parents and regulators alike to consider and actively participate in discussions and actions that mitigate these risks.<\/p>\n<p>If you or someone you know could benefit with help to quit smoking, a good place to start is to read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/en-us\/easyway-stop-vaping\/top-tips-to-stop-vaping\/\">how to quit vaping<\/a> guide, and also our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/en-us\/easyway-stop-smoking\/top-tips-to-stop-smoking\/\">10 tips to quit smoking<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"formatted-text \">\n\t<div class=\"container container--large\">\n\t\t<h2>Refrences<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Social media use and 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