Scientists and doctors encourage harm minimisation in the EU
Sweden and a unique harm minimisation model are the focus of a seminar where researchers and doctors discuss the reasons behind Sweden's low smoking rate.
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700 people listened as doctors and scientists talked about weaning
THR SUMMIT SPAIN. Nearly 700 people participated online as doctors met researchers, activists and health scientists in a discussion on e-cigarettes and the role of technology in smoking cessation and harm reduction.
Authority tried to stop harm minimisation conference
Spanish authorities have cancelled a conference on harm reduction that was to take place at the University of Madrid. After pressure from the authorities, the university decided to cancel the venue. "This is about censorship"
More smokers choosing e-cigarettes over nicotine medicines
Smokers in France prefer to use e-cigarettes instead of medicines to quit smoking. This is according to a new survey.
More expensive e-juice and less hardware - higher fees threaten supply
Reduced supply and higher prices for hardware and pre-mixed e-juice. This is expected if the Public Health Agency is allowed to increase the fees for e-cigs and e-liquid.
Vejpare gives up drugs - "Just started smoking again"
Vejpare shuns nicotine medicines. This is according to a survey of 3000 e-cigarette users in the Netherlands. A majority had tried several different medicines before successfully quitting smoking with the help of e-cigs.
"Helping smokers to quit is the most important thing a doctor can do"
Colin Mendelsohn is a doctor who goes against the grain. With his book Quit smoking - Start Vaping, he helps doctors and smokers understand how e-cigarettes can lead to smoking cessation.
Roadside shops forced to sell nicotine medicines
Stores that sell e-cigarettes or smoking tobacco must also sell nicotine medicines. This was recently decided by the Council of the US state of New Jersey.
E-cigarettes to phase out smoking in New Zealand
"E-cigarettes are successfully used by smokers to quit. They are an important tool for phasing out smoking," said New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Philip Morris stops selling cigarettes in England
Philip Morris will stop selling Marlboro in the UK within ten years. Meanwhile, tobacco giants are increasingly focusing on e-cigs and the IQOS heat-not-burn system.
Study: Homeless people supported to quit smoking with e-cigarettes
Using free e-cigarettes and e-liquid, 480 volunteers will take part in a unique study on smoking cessation.
Broad political support for harm reduction in the UK
Higher nicotine levels, better information for smokers on the risks of e-cigarettes and higher age limits. These are the proposals of a broad political committee in the UK.
