E-cigarettes fit into the framework of tobacco Harm Reduction, in the sense that they provide an alternative to smoking. Smokeless tobacco, such as low-nitrosamine Swedish snus is another product in the arsenal.
The enemies of smokeless tobacco products are the same people who are opposed to e-cigarettes. The same type of disinformation and propaganda campaigns used against smokeless products are being used against our favorite smoking alternative.
When we see lies or faulty logic being used to attack smokeless products in the press we need to speak up about it.
The American Cancer Society has issued a statement saying that Smokeless isn't safe and that it won't help people quit smoking. CNBC ran with the story and it allows comments to be made:
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The ACSH has soundly trounced the ACS for this stance. American Heart Association's flawed argument against smokeless tobacco > Facts & Fears > ACSH
The enemies of smokeless tobacco products are the same people who are opposed to e-cigarettes. The same type of disinformation and propaganda campaigns used against smokeless products are being used against our favorite smoking alternative.
When we see lies or faulty logic being used to attack smokeless products in the press we need to speak up about it.
The American Cancer Society has issued a statement saying that Smokeless isn't safe and that it won't help people quit smoking. CNBC ran with the story and it allows comments to be made:
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The ACSH has soundly trounced the ACS for this stance. American Heart Association's flawed argument against smokeless tobacco > Facts & Fears > ACSH
