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

22/01/2025 41 min

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Episode Synopsis

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.
 
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.

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