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August 18, 2025 by reason.org
Evidence, not fear, should guide the FDA’s vaping policies
FDA Commissioner Makary emphasized stakeholder consensus and evidence-based decisions on policy issues in a podcast, raising concerns about a "child vaping epidemic" but overlooking adult smokers' needs. Makary should prioritize alternatives for adult smokers, as evidence supports e-cigarettes as a less harmful option than combustible cigarettes. Emphasizing public education to correct misconceptions and authorizing a broader range of appealing alternatives could lead to better health outcomes. Restrictive measures, such as flavor bans, risk driving consumers to the unregulated market and increasing tobacco sales. To improve public health, FDA policies should align with evidence-based approaches and address adult smokers' needs to reduce illicit products and promote safer choices.
August 18, 2025 by dailymail.co.uk
Ban of single-use vapes a failure as makers replaced outlawed devices with lookalike reusables - that get binned anyway
The ban on disposable vapes failed as manufacturers replaced them with reusable replicas, still leading to disposal. Despite the ban due to underage vaping, 5.3 million copycat vapes were sold in the first month, but only 1.4 million refills. A survey revealed users buy new devices every 16 days. Environmental concerns were raised, with many discarding vapes instead of refilling. Scott Butler warned of a potential environmental crisis. Tory MP Jack Rankin criticized the ban, suggesting it hindered adult smoking cessation efforts.
August 14, 2025 by news-medical.net
Everything You Need to Know About Giving Up Cigarettes
Comprehensive guide explains that quitting smoking is difficult because nicotine relieves stress, but success is possible with personalised plans, trigger identification and coping strategies. It advises setting a quit date, using nicotine‑replacement products, managing withdrawal and seeking support.
August 14, 2025 by nih.gov
Quitting Smoking is Associated with Recovery from Other Addictions
Adults who smoke cigarettes and are addicted to alcohol or other drugs were more likely to achieve sustained remission of their substance use disorder symptoms if they also quit smoking, according to scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Based on their analysis of data from a large U.S. study of smoking and health, researchers believe the results clearly show the benefit of pairing smoking cessation with addiction recovery efforts.
August 14, 2025 by southfloridahospitalnews.com
Quitting Smoking is Associated with Recovery from Other Addictions
Adults who smoke cigarettes and are addicted to alcohol or other drugs were more likely to achieve sustained remission of their substance use disorder symptoms if they also quit smoking, according to scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Based on their analysis of data from a large U.S. study of smoking and health, researchers believe the results clearly show the benefit of pairing smoking cessation with addiction recovery efforts.
August 13, 2025 by scoop.co.nz
CAPHRA Urges Vaping Manufacturers To Champion Environmental Leadership
In response to mounting concerns over the environmental impact of discarded vaping products, the Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) is calling on manufacturers to show genuine leadership in sustainability and social responsibility.
August 12, 2025 by cureus.com
Flavoured Vaping Products in Tobacco Harm Reduction: A Regulatory Perspective
Reducing the harms associated with cigarette smoking is a global public health priority. Both the individual‑ and population‑level health impacts of smoking can be reduced by novel products which deliver nicotine, but the use of which decreases user exposure to the harmful chemical toxicants responsible for smoking‑related disease. Electronic vaping products (...)
August 12, 2025 by gfn.tv
GFN Voices 2025 #6 | Interview with Ian Fearon
Flavors can play a key role in helping smokers switch. Many start with tobacco flavor but move to others over time — distancing themselves from the reminder of smoking. As adults, we enjoy sweets, drinks, and treats — why should quitting be any different?
August 11, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu
Flavour Bans Cut Youth Vaping – But Slow Cigarette Smoking Decline, Study Finds
Banning flavoured vapes can reduce vaping among young people, but may also slow progress in cutting cigarette smoking rates, according to a new study.
August 08, 2025 by igeekphone.com
Nicotine Pouches vs. E-Cigarettes: Navigating Harm Reduction for Smokers
For adult smokers seeking alternatives to combustible cigarettes, the landscape of nicotine products has expanded significantly. Two prominent options are nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes (vapes). Both deliver nicotine without tobacco combustion – the primary source of smoking’s devastating health harms – but they work very differently. The question of which is (…)