Smoking and nicotine

Have you accidentally swallowed a snus? Don’t panic – poisoning is rather unlikely. Why this is the case, what can happen, and how you should react is explained in this article. And just in case, you will also find the most important poison control numbers here that you can contact.

At a symposium at the Charité in Berlin on March 26, 2025, several experts pointed out that Germany has a lot of catching up to do when it comes to public health and reducing the smoking rate. You can find out how the experts came out in favor of nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes here.