The State of Academic Research on Nicotine, Part 1
August 18, 2025 by substack.com
The State of Academic Research on Nicotine, Part 1
This text, based on a presentation at a conference, highlights flaws in nicotine/tobacco research, discusses harm reduction, and critiques common research flaws. It emphasizes the divisive nature of tobacco harm reduction (THR) research, industry involvement, and bias in interpreting data. Common flaws include disregarding harm continuum, misinterpreting causation, and making inappropriate policy recommendations. The author proposes that confirmation bias and peer reviewer alignment contribute to the field's polarization and declining research integrity. The complexity of nicotine/tobacco research, industry influence, and the need for critical evaluation of scientific studies are discussed.
