Why is hookah illegal?

Why is hookah illegal?

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government on Thursday announced it will ban hookah bars across the state as they have become “a hub for sale and supply of drugs”, besides hinting at a crackdown on drug dealers. BJP chief whip Mahantesh Kavatagimath raised the issue of number of drug cases going up in the state.

What exactly is hookah?

Hookahs are water pipes that are used to smoke specially made tobacco that comes in different flavors, such as apple, mint, cherry, chocolate, coconut, licorice, cappuccino, and watermelon. 1. Although many users think it is less harmful, hookah smoking has many of the same health risks as cigarette smoking.

What is hookah equivalent to?

The World Health Organization has said that hookah use is equivalent to smoking 100 cigarettes in a 200-puff session.

Is hookah good for health?

While some people believe hookah smoking is a safer and more social alternative to smoking tobacco, it does not offer health benefits and poses several significant health risks. Hookah smoking also puts other people at risk of inhaling secondhand smoke.

Is hookah legal?

It is still legal to purchase hookahs at shops and consume them at home. Authorities generally apply Section 144 (Unlawful assembly) of CrPC to shut down hookah bars. Governments also use the COTPA. Serving hookah is punishable by a fine of ₹1,200 (US$16).

Is hookah worse than vape?

“The smoke causes problems in the lungs all on its own, but the flavors are causing additional problems,” says Dr. Mirsaeidi. The reality, he says, is that hookahs are no better than the alternatives. “The bottom line for our community is that none of these products are safe,” he says.

Is hookah like Vaping?

Are hookah smoking and vaping the same thing? A hookah is not the same thing as a vaping cigarette (e-cigarette, vape), which is a smaller, individual-use device that burns substances at high temperatures to make them into a vapor.