Snus is a moist, powdered tobacco product typically sold in small pouches. Originating in Sweden in the 16th century, it is placed between the upper lip and gums, where it releases nicotine and ...

Both doctors and dentists have raised concerns about snus as the popularity of the controversial nicotine product continues ...

Teachers and doctors are warning about the dangers of a new drug sweeping Sydney, with scores of young people switching to small nicotine “pouches” to feed their addiction amid the crackdown on vapes.

The pouches are similar to what’s known as snus, a kind of tobacco pouch of Scandinavian origin, which are also put under the lip, but now banned in most European countries. Like with snus ...

Snus come in a pouch tucked under the lip against the gums to send high concentrations of nicotine directly into the bloodstream. Without the smoke or the smell, it can be easily hidden.