A recent study by the Stanford Research on the Impact of Tobacco Advertising found that 15-17 year-olds were "16 times more likely to be current JUUL users than the 25-34 year-old group," noting that "a principal driver of JUUL's explosive growth in sales has been its adoption by youth."
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The lawsuits, filed against major platforms such as Meta (Facebook, Instagram), TikTok, and Snapchat, argue that the design of these social media apps intentionally maximizes user engagement in ways that harm mental health.
Major gaming companies like Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, have been hit with lawsuits alleging their products contain psychologically addictive features designed to cause gaming addiction, particularly among minors and young adults.
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