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September 01, 2025 by gfn.tv

Institutions like WHO, regulators, and NGOs are hostile to harm reduction and have shifted their firepower from smoking to safer nicotine alternatives, says Clive Bates, international tobacco control policy expert. Shot on location at GFN 2025 in Warsaw, Bates describes public health’s “war on nicotine” as a misguided, ideological crusade that betrays its original mission of reducing smoking-related disease and death.

September 01, 2025 by eureporter.co

We, the undersigned experts in public health, nicotine dependence and tobacco control, write to you out of concern over the forthcoming review of the Tobacco Excise Directive, which is expected to impose new taxes on less harmful nicotine products. Public health policies should use the best available scientific evidence. It is, therefore, a matter of significant concern that recent EU public communications, claiming that non-combustible nicotine delivery products pose health risks comparable to combustible cigarettes, contradict the best available scientific evidence

September 01, 2025 by eureporter.co

A group of 83 leading public health experts has written to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, criticizing plans to tax smoke-free alternatives like e-cigarettes, heated tobacco, and nicotine pouches at the same level as cigarettes. They argue this contradicts scientific evidence, misinforms the public, and protects the cigarette trade. The experts point to successful harm reduction examples in Sweden, the UK, and New Zealand to support their case.

September 01, 2025 by filtermag.org

The Drug Policy Alliance urges President Trump to fully legalize marijuana instead of just rescheduling it. Moving cannabis to Schedule III would not end criminalization. DPA emphasizes descheduling as the only solution to prohibition harms. They advocate for equity-centered policies like expungements and reinvesting tax revenue in impacted communities. A coalition opposes rescheduling, while Trump considers the change but hints at no immediate decision. Marijuana Moment covered the story. DPA stresses the need for descheduling to stop criminalizing people. Trump endorsed rescheduling before, but his stance on it is now uncertain. The Drug Policy Alliance supports descheduling marijuana for the well-being of individuals and communities.

August 29, 2025 by gfn.tv

In this episode of GFN Voices 2025, pharmacology and toxicology expert Ingrid Taricano shares why harm reduction isn’t just an option—it’s at the very heart of toxicology. From medicines to food, and even safer alternatives to smoking, toxicology is about understanding limits and reducing risks. Hear Ingrid’s perspective on why science, policy, and public health must embrace harm reduction to create safer choices for people everywhere.

August 29, 2025 by psychologytoday.com

In 2024, a Monitoring the Future report revealed a shift with girls using marijuana more than boys, particularly through vaping. The trend reflects girls preferring vaping over smoking, influenced by attractive packaging and discreet use. Females also have a higher prevalence of vaping nicotine. Concerns arise about possible health risks associated with vaping. Girls' increased marijuana use may relate to biological factors and coping mechanisms for mental health issues. The shift highlights the need for tailored prevention strategies and addressing female-specific perceptions about substance use. Additionally, a recent seizure of illegal e-cigarettes emphasizes the importance of regulating vaping products to prevent underage use.

August 27, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu

Arielle Selya, a former academic turned consultant, initially aimed to prove the "gateway hypothesis" linking vaping to smoking in youth but ended up disproving it. Facing reluctance from peers, she transitioned to the private sector, critical of academic politics. Selya utilized longitudinal studies and population trends to challenge the hypothesis, noting declines in overall tobacco use despite the rise of vaping. She highlights academic groupthink and institutional funding pressures shaping the anti-vaping narrative. Moving to the industry for research freedom, Selya remains focused on unbiased analysis. She suggests funding dynamics influence research outcomes and advocates for diverse funding sources to shape scientific narratives independently.

August 27, 2025 by protectingtaxpayers.org

As debates on tobacco harm reduction (THR) intensify, smokers seeking safer alternatives face strict regulations that limit access and drive black markets. THR products—such as vapes, nicotine pouches, and heated tobacco—are less harmful than cigarettes, which cause over 480,000 deaths annually in the U.S., or about one in six deaths.

August 27, 2025 by protectingtaxpayers.org

As debates on tobacco harm reduction (THR) intensify, smokers seeking safer alternatives face strict regulations that limit access and drive black markets. THR products—such as vapes, nicotine pouches, and heated tobacco—are less harmful than cigarettes, which cause over 480,000 deaths annually in the U.S., or about one in six deaths.

August 25, 2025 by gfn.tv

Sweden’s success with snus and now nicotine pouches proves tobacco harm reduction is a model for helping millions quit smoking. But there’s a secret behind this success. Shot on location at GFN 2025 in Warsaw, Poland, we speak with Anna Franzén and Tomas Hammargren of Emplicure about the big questions surrounding nicotine policy and the realities of recreational use.