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Teen Hospitalized in Vietnam Sparks E-Cigarette Ban Debate

10/25/2025

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A 15-year-old in Viet Nam was hospitalized after using an e-cigarette containing synthetic drugs, showing symptoms of serotonin syndrome.
The patient developed multiple health issues, including kidney failure and psychological disorders.
Viet Nam bans e-cigarettes, but online sales persist.
In Cambodia, Prime Minister Hun Manet strengthened the ban on e-cigarettes and water pipes, citing health risks and their potential as gateways to illegal drugs.

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Story summary

A 15-year-old in Viet Nam was hospitalized after using an e-cigarette containing synthetic drugs, showing symptoms of serotonin syndrome.
The patient developed multiple health issues, including kidney failure and psychological disorders.
Viet Nam bans e-cigarettes, but online sales persist.
In Cambodia, Prime Minister Hun Manet strengthened the ban on e-cigarettes and water pipes, citing health risks and their potential as gateways to illegal drugs.