Why Dr. Mark Tyndall Is Taking a Stand for Tobacco Harm Reduction
July 25, 2025 by filtermag.org
Why Dr. Mark Tyndall Is Taking a Stand for Tobacco Harm Reduction
Dr. Mark Tyndall advocates for tobacco harm reduction by promoting safer nicotine products for vulnerable groups. His book, "Vaping: Behind the Smoke and Fear," stresses the importance of integrating harm reduction into healthcare. Tyndall's extensive experience with harm reduction in HIV and drug use informs his support for safer options for smokers. He criticizes the stigma against harm reduction and highlights the benefits of nicotine. The high smoking rates among specific populations, like Indigenous communities, are a key concern. Tyndall emphasizes the need for medical professionals to embrace tobacco harm reduction to save lives.
