Coleen Barry | Support SB557

Adolescent brains are uniquely vulnerable to addiction. Starting substance use before age 15 makes someone 4-6 times more likely to develop a substance use disorder. New Hampshire has strong laws protecting kids from tobacco and alcohol, but companies found loopholes, rebranding THC as 'hemp,' selling addictive kratom with no age limits, and disguising vapes as highlighters. They exploit every technicality to keep selling addictive products to children. This is one bill that would close loopholes that allow companies to market and sell addictive and dangerous products to young people.