The use of disposable vapes and electronic cigarettes has become a significant problem, particularly among very young people. It's common to see teenagers vaping on the streets and in social media videos, with many of them perceiving no harm in the habit. Doctors frequently warn that vaping can negatively impact the lungs and is not healthier than smoking regular cigarettes, but these arguments are often ignored. The Polish government has proposed a solution.

Marcin Kruszewski, known on social media as "Prawo Marcina" (Marcin’s Law), is a lawyer who explains Polish law in a relatable manner. He has garnered a significant following among young people by discussing student rights and the limitations of teachers' authority. In one of his videos, he addressed the issue of disposable vapes and explained why many people will soon have to give them up.

In an interview with the media, Health Minister Izabela Leszczyna announced her intention to significantly reduce stimulants' availability in Poland. She highlighted the issue of disposable vapes, which often lead to addiction among young people. To address this, a substantial increase in excise tax will soon be implemented, compelling many to abandon vaping.

"You will soon give up vaping, smoking, and drinking—not because you want to, but because the state will force you to. You may simply not be able to afford such pleasures. Excise tax on e-cigarette liquids is set to rise by a staggering 75%, on smoking tobacco by 38%, and on cigarettes by 25%. This is significantly more than previously anticipated. According to earlier plans, the excise tax on cigarettes was to increase by 10% per year," said lawyer Marcin Kruszewski.

"And what about alcohol? We could see increases of 5% per year, and for the time being, this will be the case. However, consumers might find the recent Health Minister’s announcement ominous, as she believes that the current rate of excise duty growth is too slow and fails to discourage drinking effectively," the lawyer explained on social media.