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Harry’s blog 113: The Human(ity) Factor
March 29, 2022
They “attacked the idea of treatment because of its doctor focus and in general the public health movement from the 1970s saw abstinence through self-control as the answer not medicine”. I would a...
Harry’s blog 112. Tobacco control and the wrath of God
Nov. 17, 2021
What were the organisers thinking – that somehow a teenager would sneak a poster lauding the benefits of cigarettes past the judges?? A couple of days ago, it struck me that the basis of this rule...
sCOPe Livestream 8 - 12 November 2021
Sept. 16, 2021
Because of COVID, that plan was axed as most of us in Asia Pacific are still under lockdowns and restrictions on travel. However, we have decided to bring the plan to life via livestream that will...
Organizing the Tobacco Harm Reduction Community in the United States
Aug. 25, 2021
Electronic cigarettes have been in the marketplace for almost 20 years and current estimates are that worldwide users number close to 70 million. Many former cigarette smokers have benefitted from...
Harry’s blog 111: Stop talking about stopping.
May 28, 2021
There are many reasons; ritual, culture, accepted behaviour among peers, and maybe the power of advertising (although more diminished these days). But the primary reason must be that they enjoy th...
Harm Reduction in the U.S. – A Sea Change is Underway
April 12, 2021
But, as they say, elections have consequences and the Biden administration has sent an unmistakable signal that harm reduction policy will be a priority. According to statute, during the start of ...
Harry’s blog 110: A new paradigm for tobacco regulation
April 12, 2021
And then from 2006 onwards a disruptive technology emerged – the vaping device allowing consumers to enjoy nicotine (yes, enjoy) without all the risks consequent on sparking up a cigarette. US smo...
Harry’s blog 109: The myth of the vaping controversy
Jan. 18, 2021
Beyond that, is mask wearing an effective barrier? If so, what kind and where should they be worn? Do you render the vaccine less effective by extending the time between each dose? How long is the...