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July 16, 2024 by youtube.com

On behalf of the parliament the committee is conducting this inquiry into vaping and tobacco controls [...]

July 15, 2024 by gfn.tv

Fiona Patten, David Sweanor and Ethan Nadelmann joins us in the first episode of this years GFN Voices series.

July 15, 2024 by vapingpost.com

Derek Yach responds to criticisms about transparency of interests raised by Tess Legg and Anna B. Gilmore in The Lancet regarding his article on tobacco harm reduction. Yach clarifies the independence of the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World from the tobacco industry, now led by an anti-smoking advocate. He disputes claims that tobacco companies have fully transitioned away from combustible cigarettes based on the 2022 Tobacco Transformation Index. Yach suggests that collaborations with the tobacco industry, under regulation, could enhance tobacco harm reduction efforts, akin to successful partnerships in pharmaceuticals. This inclusive approach could provide smokers with safer alternatives to traditional cigarettes.

July 12, 2024 by planetofthevapes.co.uk

New Jersey's 2020 ban on flavored e-cigarettes led to a decline in sales of flavored vapes, while menthol e-cigarette sales increased pre-ban. Following the ban, sales dropped rapidly, then slowed. Flavored cigar sales rose initially but later declined, and cigarette sales increased post-ban. Research conducted by Hrywna, Teotia, Miller Lo, Giovenco, and Delnevo analyzed sales data from before and after the ban, showing various trends in e-cigarette, cigar, and cigarette sales in New Jersey. The study suggests a connection between flavor bans and changes in smoking rates. Readers can contact MPs to advocate for the importance of flavors in smoking cessation.

July 12, 2024 by filtermag.org

Upon arriving at Washington State Penitentiary in 1995, tobacco was prevalent in prisons, but a smoking ban was looming. By 2004, tobacco became contraband, leading to increased enforcement and penalties. Smuggled tobacco triggered investigations and solitary confinement. The ban shifted the market to synthetic cannabinoids like Spice, as they mimicked smoking cigarettes. Possessing tobacco resulted in punishments, but smuggling could lead to criminal prosecution. Tobacco prohibition in prisons changed the market, highlighting the Iron Law of Prohibition. As tobacco use declined, Spice emerged due to its similarity to cigarette smoking. The next part of the story will be released soon.

July 12, 2024 by jamanetwork.com

A study on 1777 US children aged 3-11 compared nicotine absorption from secondhand smoke and e-cigarette vapor. Results showed 83.6% lower absorption for vapor vs smoke, and 96.7% lower for those with no exposure. The study emphasized the importance of reducing children's exposure to nicotine by switching from smoking to vaping indoors. The research used data from the US NHANES survey, highlighting the need to understand children's exposure to secondhand vapor. The findings suggest vaping indoors significantly reduces exposure, while exposure to smoke remains more harmful. Limitations include potential bias and changing vaping trends. The study aims to raise awareness of the risks and impact of secondhand exposure on children.

July 12, 2024 by scoop.co.nz

The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates urges governments to demand accountability from the WHO and the FCTC for excluding consumer perspectives in tobacco control discussions. This exclusion undermines public health efforts and neglects the experiences of former smokers using safer nicotine products. The WHO and FCTC need to embrace harm reduction strategies, including e-cigarettes and snus, and involve consumers in policy decisions. Governments should prioritize standardized tracking methods, comprehensive data reviews, and consumer input to ensure effective tobacco control policies.

July 11, 2024 by filtermag.org

When I first entered Washington State Department of Corrections custody in 1995, the currency was still cigarettes. In any cashless economy the cash has been replaced by something, and prisons usually have a fixed-value item that’s the obvious choice; ramen soups, for example. Stamps used to be a common one, and are banned in many prisons for this reason. [...] In 2004, Washington State prisons banned smoking, as prison systems across the country were doing around that time. Tobacco products went from being currency to being contraband.

July 10, 2024 by gfn.tv

An examination of the health, social and economic costs of prohibition, with a panel reflecting on parallel experiences with illicit drugs and alcohol. The panel comprises politicians, thought leaders from the drug and alcohol fields and a consumer/vape trader perspective. GFN 2024 Panel Discussion #1 - hosted by Ethan Nadelmann with panellists: Fiona Patten, Lindsey Stroud, Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh, Harry Shapiro

July 10, 2024 by gloucestershirelive.co.uk

Children are increasingly hiding vapes, with a threefold rise in underage vaping cases reported by the UK's Department of Health. Concerned parents fear their kids might be secretly vaping, as hospital admissions for vaping-related issues increase. Social media advice on concealing vapes is popular among underage users, such as stashing vapes in clothing, behind paintings, in bedroom drawers, or inside stuffed toys. Go Smoke Free provides tips for parents to discuss vaping with their children sensitively and supportively, encouraging open communication rather than confrontation. Experts warn of the dangers of underage vaping and its potential link to tobacco smoking.