A new research paper attempts to clarify the confusion surrounding nicotine consumption and the role it plays in the diseases caused by smoking. The paper, released by the Consumer Choice Center, outlines six main reasons why the “war on nicotine is pointless” and should end.
“Instead of celebrating declining numbers of smokers and far fewer deaths, many governments, public health agencies and anti-smoking activists have been on the hunt for new enemies,” the researchers wrote. “They decided to scapegoat nicotine, and as a result, the fight against smoking gradually transformed into a fight against nicotine. Such an approach has dire consequences: fewer people switching to less harmful alternatives.”
The paper was co-authored by Michael Landl, director of the World Vapers’ Alliance, and Maria Chaplia, research manager at the Consumer Choice Center This six reasons listed to stop the war against nicotine the paper recommends are:
- People consume nicotine, but they die from smoking
- Nicotine in patches and gums is not a problem — it is neither (a problem) when vaped nor in a pouch
- Addiction is complex and not solved by a war on nicotine
- Nicotine makes some people smarter, stronger and more attractive
- Misconceptions about nicotine are hindering progress
- Prohibition never works
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