Knowledge is Power
September 24, 2026 by substack.com
Knowledge is Power
Knowledge is power in tobacco harm reduction because it gives smokers something more useful than fear. Understanding combustion, nicotine, relative risk and switching can change the choices people believe are available to them. Poor information keeps cigarettes protected by confusion, while clear information helps adults see a route away from the most harmful product. Public health should not be afraid of informed consumers; it should depend on them.