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The Western Pacific Declaration 2023

One billion consumers of safer nicotine products ought to be the principal beneficiaries of enlightened, science-based regulatory frameworks allowing us access to the life-saving technologies of these products. We deserve to be properly and effectively represented to and by the delegates of our respective countries, with our interests first and foremost in any policy discussion…
CAPHRA demands action on disposable vape regulation

In light of World Smokefree Day on May 31, the Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) is calling on governments and regulatory bodies to take action in implementing strict regulations for disposable vapes, in line with their recent position statement. CAPHRA’s position statement outlines two key areas where immediate action is required:…
Kiwis lead the way towards reducing harm from tobacco

New Zealand’s Government has taken a progressive and welcomed stance on vaping, which is now a shining light in comparison to Australia’s newly announced “war on vaping” which doubles down on their failed medical model for nicotine. The only plausible outcome of this doubling down is less control on access and more risk to consumers…
3 year ban – 4 million deaths

Join Heneage Mitchell at AVI’s #Funvocacy 19 “The Need for THR in LMICs” where he discusses the banning of safer nicotine products in developing countries & the tragic results of unsafe decision-making.

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Heneage Mitchell @heneagem ·

13 Sep

The 3 most effective ways to stop smoking, according to recent scientific evidence.

#smokefreelife #vaping #ecigarettes

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Heneage Mitchell @heneagem ·

12 Sep

Flavored e-cigarettes prove more effective than low-nicotine cigarettes alone, offering new hope for those struggling with addiction...
#ecigarettes #thr #vaping
READ MORE: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240910/Flavored-e-cigarettes-cut-smoking-rates-and-toxic-exposure-in-high-risk-groups.aspx

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Heneage Mitchell @heneagem ·

2 Sep

Doctors should embrace e-cigarettes as a method of smoking reduction #vaping #ecigarettes

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Heneage Mitchell @heneagem ·

15 Aug

Consumers move away from lethal cigarettes in extraordinary numbers ... despite obstructionist regulations and massive misinformation
#vaping #ecigarettes

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6 days ago

“Overall, findings suggested switching from exclusive smoking to exclusive vaping led to reduced levels of biomarkers of potential harm. The same was also found for moving from exclusive smoking to dual use of combustible and ECs, although the magnitude of reduction in biomarkers of harm was smaller.”"Thus, the scientists believe that giving (e-cigarettes) to smokers may not lead to higher levels of exposure to harmful chemicals." ... See MoreSee Less

How to quit smoking: Top 3 efficient strategies from recent studies

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A new review of existing studies pinpoints the most effective strategies that can help a person quit smoking. These include a common anti-nicotine drug, a plant-based drug, and nicotine e-cigarettes.

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7 days ago

The findings of these three randomized controlled trials indicate that access to e-cigarettes with participant-preferred flavors can help achieve a higher reduction in daily smoking frequency than that could be achieved by using cigarettes with very low nicotine content alone. These findings are applicable to people with psychiatric disorders, opioid use disorder, or lower educational levels, who are at higher risk for smoking, addiction, and smoking-related adverse health outcomes.#ecigarettes #VapingExperience #tobaccoharmreduction ... See MoreSee Less

Flavored e-cigarettes cut smoking rates and toxic exposure in high-risk groups

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Access to participant-preferred flavored e-cigarettes significantly reduces smoking rates and exposure to carcinogens among high-risk populations in a recent study.

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2 weeks ago

“The available evidence indicates that switching completely from smoking combustible cigarettes to vaping nicotine e-cigarettes substantially reduces a person’s exposure to tobacco toxins, reduces respiratory symptoms, and reverses smoking-related physiological changes.” Nancy Rigotti, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and director of the Tobacco Research and Treatment Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, recently stated in the New England Journal of Medicine.#vaping #ecigarette #obaccoharmreduction #throwbacklasvegassun.com/news/2024/sep/01/doctors-should-embrace-e-cigarettes-as-a-method-of/Harvard Medical School ... See MoreSee Less

Doctors should embrace e-cigarettes as a method of smoking reduction

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The health risks associated with cigarette smoking have been documented for decades. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 480,000 Americans die every year from cigarette s...

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THE GATEWAY HYPOTHESIS DEBUNKEDEvidence offered in support of the gateway hypothesis does not establish that ENDS use causes youth to also smoke cigarettes. #vaping #ecigarettes #tobaccoharmreduction ... See MoreSee Less

The “Gateway” hypothesis: evaluation of evidence and alternative explanations - Harm Reduction Journal

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Background Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) offer a substantial harm reduction opportunity for adults who smoke and are unlikely to quit. However, a major concern about ENDS is their use by...

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4 weeks ago

NZ wants to revise the SmokeFree Environments Regulated Products Law to capture *all* closed systems in the proposed ban on “disposable vapes”? #NewZealand #vapers & concerned adults - we need you to submit your testimony. ... See MoreSee Less

Video Testimonials – Testimonials From Former Smokers | Vape Stories | Right To Vape

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About RightToVape.org Right To Vape is an international database and repository. It contains testimonials of adults who have switched from combustible and unsafe oral tobacco products to safer nicotin...

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