Drugs and Tobacco Harm Reduction: shared challenges, shared solutions | #GFN26
July 07, 2026 by gfn.tv
Drugs and Tobacco Harm Reduction: shared challenges, shared solutions | #GFN26
Drug policy and tobacco policy face the same core challenge: reducing harm in the real world, not demanding perfect behaviour. Whether the issue is illicit drugs, smoking or nicotine use, prohibition and stigma often push people further from support and safer choices. Harm reduction offers a shared solution by prioritising evidence, dignity and practical routes to lower risk. Public health should meet people where they are — and help them move towards safer outcomes.
