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1.4.3Substance consumption

What this guideline means

This covers apps whose primary purpose is to encourage recreational drug use or make consumption of illegal substances, alcohol, or tobacco seem appealing or harmless — informational or harm-reduction content is treated differently than promotional content.

Why apps actually get flagged

Cannabis- or party-culture apps that read as promoting use, rather than informing about legal status or safety, are the most common trigger.

A real example

"Your app encourages consumption of illegal substances in a way that could appeal to minors, which is not permitted per guideline 1.4.3."

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