A Review on the Addictive Materials Paan Masala (Paan Parag) and Nass (Naswar)

Addiction Paan Nicotine Nass Naswar.

Authors

  • Tayebeh Nakhaei Moghaddam
    nakhaei.moqaddam@gmail.com
    Senior Expert in the Food Science and Industry Department, Food and Medicine Expert, Iranshahr University of Medical Sciences, Iranshar,, Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Faramarz Mobaraki General Practitioner, Chabahar Health Center, Iranshahr University of Medical Sciences, Iranshahr,, Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Mohammad Reza Darvish Moghaddam 115 Emergency Worker, Iranshahr University of Medical Sciences, Iranshar,, Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Maryam Jafardokht Bonjar Teacher, Esmat Primary School, Chabahar Education and Training, Sistan and Baluchestan Provincial Office of Education, Zahedan,, Iran, Islamic Republic of

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There are many reasons why people use addictive substances including the euphoric and stimulating effects they have. This article introduces the addictive substances Paan, Naswar, nicotine, and other related products. It also deals with their use by people who are not aware of their addictive properties and use them for their side effects as mouth freshener and tasty and fragrant snacks. Furthermore, they are marketed in beautiful and attractive packages for various age groups, even children and adolescents (who inadvertently use them, without being aware of their effects and over time become addicted to them). Therefore, providing information to, and constant education of, target groups can be effective in improving the public health.