Ep: 9 - It's Time To Embrace Harm Reduction With Dr Colin Mendelsohn.

This episode features Dr. Mendelsohn discussing vaping’s role in harm reduction, societal misconceptions, the stigma smokers face, and the impact of Australia’s restrictive vaping policies. A must-listen on the realities of tobacco harm reduction.

Dr Colin Mendlesohn website: https://colinmendelsohn.com.au
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03:15 – Dr. Mendelsohn’s perspective on vaping as a medical doctor with over 30 years of experience in smoking cessation.
09:00 – Misconceptions about vaping perpetuated by the media, society, and medical professionals.
17:55 – The neglect and stigma faced by smokers, leading to their ostracization by society.
22:31 – Vaping policies in Australia, their prohibition-like effects, and the resulting black market's impact on harm reduction and retail.
29:20 – The disconnect between policymakers, professionals, and governments versus the real-world effects of vaping and harm reduction policies.

The Pack Breakers would like to thank and acknowledge Knowledge Action Change for the support via the Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Program.