The Cleveland Clinic's very bad advice
June 26, 2026 by substack.com
The Cleveland Clinic's very bad advice
Smokers deserve better than advice that treats vaping as no different from cigarettes. While no nicotine product is risk-free, public health guidance should clearly distinguish between combustible tobacco and smoke-free alternatives that reduce exposure to toxicants. When trusted institutions blur that distinction, smokers may be discouraged from switching to lower-risk options. Accurate risk communication is not a concession to nicotine — it is a necessary part of reducing smoking-related harm.
