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Poisoning from nicotine e-liquid is rare and usually mild
Posted on January 28, 2019
A report from the Australian Poisons Centres has confirmed that accidental ingestion of nicotine e-liquid is extremely rare and is usually mild and self-limiting. The findings support the case for legalising and… Read more -
New study and news report add to vaping confusion
Posted on January 25, 2019
A recent study on vaping in young Australian women and a linked news report on news.com.au are misleading and exaggerating the risks and uptake of vaping. The effect of this scaremongering is to confuse and… Read more -
Queensland Health caught out in vaping bungle ... again
Posted on January 17, 2019
Queensland Health has been misleading smokers about the laws on vaping and has been caught out twice in the past year. Although there are ways to legally vape with nicotine in Australia,… Read more -
Australian study shows the need to regulate vaping products
Posted on January 14, 2019
An Australian study published today highlights the importance of regulating vaping e-liquids in Australia. The study in the Medical Journal of Australia analysed ten 'nicotine-free' e-liquids and found six to be contaminated… Read more -
'Vaping is far less harmful than smoking' - world's two largest cancer charities
Posted on January 13, 2019
The world's two largest cancer charities have made very clear statements about the health benefits for smokers who switch to vaping, based on the latest research. Cancer Research UK Cancer Research UK… Read more -
Why I cancelled my membership of the Australian Medical Association
Posted on January 10, 2019
I cancelled my membership of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) last month after 30 years as a loyal member. I could no longer tolerate the AMA's hypocrisy on harm reduction, in supporting… Read more -
Advice from experienced vapers on how to avoid relapse to smoking
Posted on January 10, 2019
So you have switched from smoking to vaping? Congratulations! You have taken a huge step in improving your health. The next challenge is to stay switched! Relapse is a major problem for… Read more -
The reality and myths of vaping safety
Posted on January 6, 2019
Last week two things highlighted the stark contrast between people's beliefs about the safety of vaping and the reality. The reality A video by Public Health England demonstrated that vaping is dramatically… Read more -
Report card. How did Australia do in tobacco harm reduction in 2018?
Posted on January 1, 2019
Australia's performance in tobacco harm reduction has been dismal in 2018. Where most western countries are making it easier for smokers to switch to less harmful nicotine products, Australia maintains its prohibitionist,… Read more -
Government recommends switching to vaping for a healthy new year
Posted on December 28, 2018
If you want to quit smoking in the new year, the UK government recommends you switch to vaping. ATHRA agrees and is running our switch2vaping campaign over the new year period. Quitting… Read more -
Vaping etiquette. What is it and why is it important?
Posted on December 27, 2018
While most vapers are mindful of the people around them, it is clear that vaping has a PR problem. Good vaping etiquette is simply good manners, but it is also important to… Read more -
Largest study ever confirms reduced harm from vaping
Posted on December 26, 2018
The largest study on vaping safety to date has confirmed that vapers are exposed to far fewer toxic chemicals than smokers. The study of 5,105 adults was published this week in JAMA… Read more -
Regular vaping by young adult Australians is rare
Posted on December 22, 2018
There is very little information on how many young adults vape in Australia. However, two recent studies have confirmed that regular vaping in this group is rare, especially among those who have… Read more -
Vaping is part of the smoker's quitting toolkit, just not here ... yet
Posted on December 21, 2018
Fairfax media 21 December 2018. Last week’s National Health Survey confirmed that smoking rates have continued to plateau in Australia. The survey of 21,000 people found that 15.2 per cent of adults… Read more -
First ever “Switch to vaping” campaign launched in Australia
Posted on December 18, 2018
The first ever Australian campaign that encourages adult tobacco smokers who can’t or won’t quit to switch to vaping to reduce the harm from smoking has been launched today in Australia. Many… Read more -
Who should regulate vaping? (Hint: not the TGA)
Posted on December 18, 2018
The current requirement for nicotine vaporisers (e-cigarettes) to be approved by Australia’s medicines regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), is misguided and unworkable. TGA regulation amounts to de facto prohibition. Not a… Read more -
A breath of fresh air for Indigenous smokers
Posted on December 13, 2018
A leading Maori Public Health organisation has provided a breath of fresh air in the tobacco harm reduction debate with a sensible, evidence-based and pragmatic statement on vaping. Based on their community experience… Read more -
Smoking rates stall as Australia loses the battle against smoking
Posted on December 12, 2018
After years of steadily declining smoking rates, Australia is now losing the battle against smoking. The National Health Survey released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics has confirmed once again that smoking… Read more -
AMA advice to MPs set to trigger more deaths from smoking
Posted on December 7, 2018
The West Australian AMA (Australian Medical Association) recently distributed a letter about vaping to West Australian federal MPs. Although well intentioned, ATHRA believes this advice is misinformed and will lead to additional… Read more -
Fact check. Don't believe everything you hear in the media!
Posted on December 2, 2018
Maurice Swanson, CEO of the Australian Council on Smoking and Health (ACOSH) was interviewed today on radio 6PR about vaping, following an interview with Associate Professor Colin Mendelsohn, whom he repeatedly called… Read more -
Australia falls further behind in tobacco control
Posted on December 1, 2018
Smoking rates continue to stagnate or increase in Australia, while falling faster than ever in many other countries. This was confirmed in the recent release of the official Queensland smoking rates by the Chief… Read more -
Study shows vaping may prevent relapse back to smoking
Posted on November 30, 2018
As well as helping smokers to quit, vaping can help prevent relapse, according to an important new study just published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review. Most smokers know that 'quitting'… Read more -
Cigarette sales plummeting in the US as vaping rises
Posted on November 28, 2018
The latest cigarette sales data from the US shows a dramatic fall in tobacco sales as vaping products rise sharply. This is a huge win for public health! In the latest month,… Read more -
Northern Territory misses an opportunity to reduce smoking rates
Posted on November 27, 2018
The Northern Territory appears likely to continue to have the highest smoking rate in Australia, with a Parliamentary Report missing the opportunity to endorse tobacco harm reduction. Instead of supporting vaping, the… Read more -
Australian and New Zealand psychiatrists endorse vaping
Posted on November 26, 2018
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) supports the availability of vaping devices with nicotine as consumer products for Australian smokers who are unable or unwilling to quit. In… Read more