This post uses the term “oral nicotine products” to refer both to traditional tobacco-based nicotine pouches like Swedish snus and to “modern oral” nicotine pouches that are tobacco-free. It excludes nicotine gum and lozenges. These products are designed to be … Continue reading →
The word “smoker” is a disparaging term, like “addict” or “alcoholic” and we should stop using it. It is no longer acceptable to talk of “the disabled”.as if they are one homogenous group of, perhaps, rather sub-human beings. Instead, we … Continue reading →
Dr. John Oyston, MB BS, BMedSci, FRCA, FRCP(C), September 21st, 2022 There is no tobacco in e-cigarettes Vaping liquid is made of a mixture of vegetable glycerin and propylene glycol, to which nicotine and artificial flavours (such as tobacco or … Continue reading →
I used the IQOS device for the first time yesterday. I hated it. This is a really good thing, for two reasons, which I will explain shortly. To begin at the beginning: IQOS is a “heat not burn” (HNB) cigarette … Continue reading →
Health Canada should work with Canadian universities to create and market a medically-licensed vape
as an aid to smoking cessation
and as a safer alternative to cigarettes for smokers who are dependent on nicotine
On World No Tobacco Day (May 31st 2022) let’s look at the state of tobacco control in Canada. The Tobacco and Vaping Products Act is currently up for review. A recent Evaluation of the Health Portfolio Tobacco and Vaping Activities … Continue reading →
I have been banned from attending the Ottawa Model Conference on Smoking Cessation, the same conference where I have been a guest speaker a couple of times in the past, because of my association with the tobacco industry and vaping … Continue reading →
Who would have predicted, in 2012, when about 13% of US High School students smoked, that by 2021 that figure would be down to under 2%? Who would have predicted, in 2019, when over 27% of High School students were … Continue reading →
What should Health Canada tell Canadians about the risks and benefits of vaping? Clearly, they need to tell non-smokers of any age that vaping is not harmless and that people who would not benefit from vaping should not do so. … Continue reading →
Snus are small pouches of tobacco that have been processed and sometimes flavoured. The pouch is held in the mouth, against the user’s gum, and it releases nicotine. They are a much safer source of nicotine than cigarettes, so switching … Continue reading →
