Canadians for Tobacco Harm Reduction Association (CanTHR)
@canthr.bsky.social
We are committed to seeing Canada achieve a smoke-free status. We believe that tobacco harm reduction (THR) and reduced risk products play an essential role.
https://canthr.ca
https://canthr.ca
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"Results suggest that non-tobacco #ecig flavors may be more appealing than tobacco flavors, and better promote uptake of ecigs and cigarette smoking reduction." pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39787830/
March 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
"Results suggest that non-tobacco #ecig flavors may be more appealing than tobacco flavors, and better promote uptake of ecigs and cigarette smoking reduction." pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39787830/
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What can Australia learn from New Zealand's plummeting smoking rates amongst its indigenous communities?
Will Godfrey of Filtermag joins us to showcase the real-world impact of safer products in the latest episode of GFN News - link below!
Will Godfrey of Filtermag joins us to showcase the real-world impact of safer products in the latest episode of GFN News - link below!
March 4, 2025 at 11:47 AM
What can Australia learn from New Zealand's plummeting smoking rates amongst its indigenous communities?
Will Godfrey of Filtermag joins us to showcase the real-world impact of safer products in the latest episode of GFN News - link below!
Will Godfrey of Filtermag joins us to showcase the real-world impact of safer products in the latest episode of GFN News - link below!
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No, #vaping is not as dangerous as #smoking
There is no good #evidence to support scaremongering. Christopher Snowdon's criticism on recent #misinformation about #harmreduction for ppl who smoke. The UK, once a pillar of common sense, has vastly LOST its Way! thecritic.co.uk/no-vaping-is...
There is no good #evidence to support scaremongering. Christopher Snowdon's criticism on recent #misinformation about #harmreduction for ppl who smoke. The UK, once a pillar of common sense, has vastly LOST its Way! thecritic.co.uk/no-vaping-is...
No, vaping is not as dangerous as smoking | Christopher Snowdon | The Critic Magazine
“We don’t know the long-term effects!” is the standard excuse for clamping down on e-cigarettes. It is not an objection raised against iPhones, wi-fi or most other new technologies…
thecritic.co.uk
February 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
No, #vaping is not as dangerous as #smoking
There is no good #evidence to support scaremongering. Christopher Snowdon's criticism on recent #misinformation about #harmreduction for ppl who smoke. The UK, once a pillar of common sense, has vastly LOST its Way! thecritic.co.uk/no-vaping-is...
There is no good #evidence to support scaremongering. Christopher Snowdon's criticism on recent #misinformation about #harmreduction for ppl who smoke. The UK, once a pillar of common sense, has vastly LOST its Way! thecritic.co.uk/no-vaping-is...
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clearingtheair.eu/en/post/nico... “Nicotine is NOT carcinogenic & does not cause heart disease” states leading cardiologist
Prof. Reuven Zimlichman, Director of the Institute for Quality in Medicine at the Israeli Medical Association. Tabloid fear-mongering articles. In the UK causes more harm.
Prof. Reuven Zimlichman, Director of the Institute for Quality in Medicine at the Israeli Medical Association. Tabloid fear-mongering articles. In the UK causes more harm.
February 26, 2025 at 9:49 PM
clearingtheair.eu/en/post/nico... “Nicotine is NOT carcinogenic & does not cause heart disease” states leading cardiologist
Prof. Reuven Zimlichman, Director of the Institute for Quality in Medicine at the Israeli Medical Association. Tabloid fear-mongering articles. In the UK causes more harm.
Prof. Reuven Zimlichman, Director of the Institute for Quality in Medicine at the Israeli Medical Association. Tabloid fear-mongering articles. In the UK causes more harm.
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Actually, a lot has changed: The research has clearly shown the value of #vaping for smoking #cessation. Nevertheless, these groups are still saying exactly what they said back in 2009. The scientific #evidence doesn’t seem to be informing their communications. filtermag.org/vaping-acade...
Leading Pro-Vape Academic “Couldn’t Stand on the Sidelines Any Longer”
As Dr. Michael Siegel returns to tobacco harm reduction advocacy, he sits down with Filter to discuss his mission and its enemies.
filtermag.org
February 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Actually, a lot has changed: The research has clearly shown the value of #vaping for smoking #cessation. Nevertheless, these groups are still saying exactly what they said back in 2009. The scientific #evidence doesn’t seem to be informing their communications. filtermag.org/vaping-acade...
An interesting read on what happens when you take a prohibition stance towards reduced-risk nicotine products. In comparison, New Zealand has seen a steep decline in #smoking rates thanks to innovative approaches to #vaping & other forms of #tobaccoharmreduction
reason.com/2024/06/17/t...
reason.com/2024/06/17/t...
February 23, 2025 at 2:22 AM
An interesting read on what happens when you take a prohibition stance towards reduced-risk nicotine products. In comparison, New Zealand has seen a steep decline in #smoking rates thanks to innovative approaches to #vaping & other forms of #tobaccoharmreduction
reason.com/2024/06/17/t...
reason.com/2024/06/17/t...
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"Vaping is a huge threat to them and their ideology so they have to attack it. They can’t do it with the truth; the facts don’t support their position. So their only resort is to misinformation."
Dr. Michael Siegel discusses his renewed mission—and
its enemies—with @kiransidhu41.bsky.social:
Dr. Michael Siegel discusses his renewed mission—and
its enemies—with @kiransidhu41.bsky.social:
Leading Pro-Vape Academic “Couldn’t Stand on the Sidelines Any Longer”
As Dr. Michael Siegel returns to vocal tobacco harm reduction advocacy, he sits down with Filter to discuss his mission and its enemies.
filtermag.org
February 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
"Vaping is a huge threat to them and their ideology so they have to attack it. They can’t do it with the truth; the facts don’t support their position. So their only resort is to misinformation."
Dr. Michael Siegel discusses his renewed mission—and
its enemies—with @kiransidhu41.bsky.social:
Dr. Michael Siegel discusses his renewed mission—and
its enemies—with @kiransidhu41.bsky.social:
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This happened.
I'm happy to share CDC MMWRs on their website if you want to #FactCheck. Happy to walk you through CDC reports if you find them daunting.
This happened... and the American public is being told:
- teen vaping is epidemic
- most vapers are teens
- whole new generation addicted
I'm happy to share CDC MMWRs on their website if you want to #FactCheck. Happy to walk you through CDC reports if you find them daunting.
This happened... and the American public is being told:
- teen vaping is epidemic
- most vapers are teens
- whole new generation addicted
February 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
This happened.
I'm happy to share CDC MMWRs on their website if you want to #FactCheck. Happy to walk you through CDC reports if you find them daunting.
This happened... and the American public is being told:
- teen vaping is epidemic
- most vapers are teens
- whole new generation addicted
I'm happy to share CDC MMWRs on their website if you want to #FactCheck. Happy to walk you through CDC reports if you find them daunting.
This happened... and the American public is being told:
- teen vaping is epidemic
- most vapers are teens
- whole new generation addicted
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According to the CDC National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), here are the most commonly used smoking cessation interventions.
The "effectiveness" of an intervention depends on (a) "efficacy" and (b) "popularity" (use). If something is efficacious, but that no one uses it, it is not "effective."
The "effectiveness" of an intervention depends on (a) "efficacy" and (b) "popularity" (use). If something is efficacious, but that no one uses it, it is not "effective."
February 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
According to the CDC National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), here are the most commonly used smoking cessation interventions.
The "effectiveness" of an intervention depends on (a) "efficacy" and (b) "popularity" (use). If something is efficacious, but that no one uses it, it is not "effective."
The "effectiveness" of an intervention depends on (a) "efficacy" and (b) "popularity" (use). If something is efficacious, but that no one uses it, it is not "effective."
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Professor Brad Rodu developed
a continuing medical education (CME) program on smoking & tobacco harm reduction. His 5-hour course is available here: bit.ly/3Ww7MF5.
a continuing medical education (CME) program on smoking & tobacco harm reduction. His 5-hour course is available here: bit.ly/3Ww7MF5.
Termination of Tobacco Harm Reduction Continuing Medical Education by the Accreditation Council
The full scope of tobacco use and related risks to health are misunderstood by all health professionals. Deficits in health profession...
rodutobaccotruth.blogspot.com
February 19, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Professor Brad Rodu developed
a continuing medical education (CME) program on smoking & tobacco harm reduction. His 5-hour course is available here: bit.ly/3Ww7MF5.
a continuing medical education (CME) program on smoking & tobacco harm reduction. His 5-hour course is available here: bit.ly/3Ww7MF5.
Great interview about how #vaping misinformation dominates headlines in Canada, preventing access to safer #nicotine products. By fighting #misinformation with scientific evidence, we can help save lives & transition to a #smokefree country
#thr #harmreduction #tobaccoharmreduction
#thr #harmreduction #tobaccoharmreduction
In CDN, youth vaping dominates public health debate—but what about the millions of adult smokers left behind? Dr. Mark Tyndall reveals how fear, #misinformation, & political convenience r obstructing access to #SaferNicotine products. #ScienceMatters 🧪 #THRWorks & saves lives gfn.tv/vids/gfntv-i...
GFN.TV Interviews #57 | BEHIND THE FEAR | Dr. Mark Tyndall on the Fight for Safer Nicotine Products — GFN•TV
In Canada, youth vaping dominates the public health debate—but what about the millions of adult smokers left behind? Dr. Mark Tyndall reveals how fear, misinformation, and political convenience are ob...
gfn.tv
February 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Great interview about how #vaping misinformation dominates headlines in Canada, preventing access to safer #nicotine products. By fighting #misinformation with scientific evidence, we can help save lives & transition to a #smokefree country
#thr #harmreduction #tobaccoharmreduction
#thr #harmreduction #tobaccoharmreduction
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“Again demolishes the conspiracy theory pushed by anti-vaping activists & Health Minister Mark Butler that vaping is a Big Tobacco plot to lure young people into smoking. If vaping is any sort of gateway, it leads away from smoking ….”
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#auspol bsky.app/profile/crik...
Why has New Zealand been so much more successful at cutting smoking rates? The answer could be vaping, writes Bernard Keane.
Why is Australia's smoking rate falling slower than NZ's? (Hint: vapes)
The Coalition is following the evidence. Labor is stuck with its prohibitionist conspiracy theory.
www.crikey.com.au
February 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“Again demolishes the conspiracy theory pushed by anti-vaping activists & Health Minister Mark Butler that vaping is a Big Tobacco plot to lure young people into smoking. If vaping is any sort of gateway, it leads away from smoking ….”
#auspol bsky.app/profile/crik...
#auspol bsky.app/profile/crik...
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How does misinformation about vaping in Mexico shape public perception and choices around nicotine products?
Tomás O'Gorman joined us to explain latest developments in Mexico.
Tomás O'Gorman joined us to explain latest developments in Mexico.
February 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM
How does misinformation about vaping in Mexico shape public perception and choices around nicotine products?
Tomás O'Gorman joined us to explain latest developments in Mexico.
Tomás O'Gorman joined us to explain latest developments in Mexico.
Many anti smoking groups are incentivized to demonize all forms of nicotine in order to continue securing their funding, regardless of their risk profiles. Good #science looks at the facts & embraces change to help save lives.
#harmreduction #tobaccoharmreduction #thr #vape #nicotinepouch
#harmreduction #tobaccoharmreduction #thr #vape #nicotinepouch
I graph publicly available CDC survey findings... because they don't. e.g., Two massive changes:
wwwn.cdc.gov/NHISDataQuer...
Data (table); graphs
Q: Why does the CDC Office on Smoking & Health NOT want the public to know what is actually happening? Would good news jeopardize their funding?
wwwn.cdc.gov/NHISDataQuer...
Data (table); graphs
Q: Why does the CDC Office on Smoking & Health NOT want the public to know what is actually happening? Would good news jeopardize their funding?
February 17, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Many anti smoking groups are incentivized to demonize all forms of nicotine in order to continue securing their funding, regardless of their risk profiles. Good #science looks at the facts & embraces change to help save lives.
#harmreduction #tobaccoharmreduction #thr #vape #nicotinepouch
#harmreduction #tobaccoharmreduction #thr #vape #nicotinepouch
New Zealand is #quittingsmoking twice as fast as its neighbour Australia. Why? #tobaccoharmreduction policies that make sense. Unlike NZ, Australia is seeing a black market boom & unregulated products with no age gating. #canada should take note .
#vape #nicotinepouch #harmreduction
#vape #nicotinepouch #harmreduction
New study in Addiction: New Zealand cut smoking twice as fast as Australia. 📉🚭 NZ’s vaping policies helped reduce smoking rates by 10% per year, compared to just 5% in Australia. #HarmReduction #VapingWorks
Smoking rates in New Zealand have fallen TWICE as fast as Australia, new expert study finds
New study compares New Zealand’s progressive policies on vapes with Australia’s restrictive approach. Adult daily smoking rates in New Zealand fell by 10 per cent per year over seven years. In…
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February 15, 2025 at 12:39 AM
New Zealand is #quittingsmoking twice as fast as its neighbour Australia. Why? #tobaccoharmreduction policies that make sense. Unlike NZ, Australia is seeing a black market boom & unregulated products with no age gating. #canada should take note .
#vape #nicotinepouch #harmreduction
#vape #nicotinepouch #harmreduction
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Hardly a surprise! When safer nicotine products become popular they substitute for deadly cigarettes. Like snus in Sweden. Eg heated tobacco products in Japan. Smoking & cig sales then ⬇️⬇️! @aliveadvocacy.bsky.social
Check full publication: Mendelsohn CP, Beaglehole R, Borland R, Hall W, Wodak A, Youdan B, Chan GCK. Do the differing vaping and smoking trends in Australia and New Zealand reflect different regulatory policies? Addiction 2025. doi.org/10.1111/add....
Do the differing vaping and smoking trends in Australia and New Zealand reflect different regulatory policies?
Background and Aims
Comparing regulatory models for nicotine vaping products in different countries can provide insights into the most effective regulatory approach but can be confounded by cross-na.....
doi.org
February 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Hardly a surprise! When safer nicotine products become popular they substitute for deadly cigarettes. Like snus in Sweden. Eg heated tobacco products in Japan. Smoking & cig sales then ⬇️⬇️! @aliveadvocacy.bsky.social
#tobaccoharmreduction plays an important role in helping smokers quit smoking, and denying consumers access to these products only creates barriers to lowering rates of cigarette smoking.
#vapes #nicotinepouch #thr #harmreduction
#vapes #nicotinepouch #thr #harmreduction
In 2022 an estimated 2.9 million US adults had stopped smoking in the past year, a new study finds. Of these, an outright majority (53.9%) used safer nicotine products to do so, and 40.8% used vapes (26% using vapes exclusively).
Kiran Sidhu reports:
Kiran Sidhu reports:
Most US Adults Who Quit Smoking Now Use Nicotine Products to Do So—Typically Vapes
Vapes have become the most popular and effective smoking cessation tools in the United States, a recent study indicates. Most ...
filtermag.org
February 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
#tobaccoharmreduction plays an important role in helping smokers quit smoking, and denying consumers access to these products only creates barriers to lowering rates of cigarette smoking.
#vapes #nicotinepouch #thr #harmreduction
#vapes #nicotinepouch #thr #harmreduction
The Canadian #vape flavor ban is currently on hold, but more work needs to be done as many provinces have flavor bans, barring access to reduced-risk alternatives that can help save lives. Moreover, nicotine pouch flavours are still restricted apart from mint.
#thr #tobaccoharmreduction #cdn
#thr #tobaccoharmreduction #cdn
The ban is on hold—for now—amid new evidence of flavored vapes' role in tackling Canada's biggest cause of preventable death.
“My smoke-free life is in the hands of policymakers who likely never smoked,” @grayjaynine.bsky.social tells Kiran Sidhu:
“My smoke-free life is in the hands of policymakers who likely never smoked,” @grayjaynine.bsky.social tells Kiran Sidhu:
Canada Pauses on Vape Flavor Ban. But It’s “Far From Over.”
The Canadian government has put a proposed vape flavor ban on hold. The decision, confirmed by Minister of Mental Health ...
filtermag.org
February 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The Canadian #vape flavor ban is currently on hold, but more work needs to be done as many provinces have flavor bans, barring access to reduced-risk alternatives that can help save lives. Moreover, nicotine pouch flavours are still restricted apart from mint.
#thr #tobaccoharmreduction #cdn
#thr #tobaccoharmreduction #cdn
Another study demonstrating that adult smokers prefer flavours in their vape products. Banning #vape and #nicotinepouch flavours reduces choice in adult consumers and can lead many back to smoking, which is orders of magnitude more harmful, not to mention burdensome on the #publichealth sector
Pretty important if you want to see more smokers quit @pippaslive.bsky.social
📢"After 6 months, exclusive e-cigarette users used more fruity-flavored e-liquids and chose a lower mean nicotine concentration than dual users."
👉Flavors play a key role in quitting smoking successfully🚭
doi.org/10.18332/tpc...
👉Flavors play a key role in quitting smoking successfully🚭
doi.org/10.18332/tpc...
February 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Another study demonstrating that adult smokers prefer flavours in their vape products. Banning #vape and #nicotinepouch flavours reduces choice in adult consumers and can lead many back to smoking, which is orders of magnitude more harmful, not to mention burdensome on the #publichealth sector
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Trans Tasman Tiff
or
Tobacco Transformation Tsunami?
Read from Mendelson @alexwodak.bsky.social and colleagues and decide for yourself.
#StayCurious
colinmendelsohn.com.au/au_nz/
or
Tobacco Transformation Tsunami?
Read from Mendelson @alexwodak.bsky.social and colleagues and decide for yourself.
#StayCurious
colinmendelsohn.com.au/au_nz/
New Zealand’s liberal vaping laws linked to faster smoking decline compared to Australia: Study - Dr Colin Mendelsohn
OUR NEW STUDY PUBLISHED THIS WEEK IN THE JOURNAL ADDICTION has revealed that the smoking rate in New Zealand fell twice as fast as in Australia between 2016 and 2023. The decline was especially notabl...
colinmendelsohn.com.au
February 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Trans Tasman Tiff
or
Tobacco Transformation Tsunami?
Read from Mendelson @alexwodak.bsky.social and colleagues and decide for yourself.
#StayCurious
colinmendelsohn.com.au/au_nz/
or
Tobacco Transformation Tsunami?
Read from Mendelson @alexwodak.bsky.social and colleagues and decide for yourself.
#StayCurious
colinmendelsohn.com.au/au_nz/
Many people confuse the harmful effects of #smoking with nicotine, but when looked at on its own, nicotine is no more harmful to health than #caffeine.
canthr.ca/nicotine-fac...
#thr #tobaccoharmreduction #harmreduction #nicotinepouch #vaping
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#thr #tobaccoharmreduction #harmreduction #nicotinepouch #vaping
February 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Many people confuse the harmful effects of #smoking with nicotine, but when looked at on its own, nicotine is no more harmful to health than #caffeine.
canthr.ca/nicotine-fac...
#thr #tobaccoharmreduction #harmreduction #nicotinepouch #vaping
canthr.ca/nicotine-fac...
#thr #tobaccoharmreduction #harmreduction #nicotinepouch #vaping
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Over seven years, smoking rates in Indigenous and low-income populations fell about *three times* faster in New Zealand (with pro-vaping policies) compared to Australia (with harsh restrictions).
Dr. Colin Mendelsohn describes these and other key findings of a new study he co-authored:
Dr. Colin Mendelsohn describes these and other key findings of a new study he co-authored:
Our Study Spotlights How Vaping Can Reduce Health Disparities
Nicotine vaping can significantly reduce health inequalities for low-income and Indigenous communities, suggests a new study published in the Addiction ...
filtermag.org
February 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Over seven years, smoking rates in Indigenous and low-income populations fell about *three times* faster in New Zealand (with pro-vaping policies) compared to Australia (with harsh restrictions).
Dr. Colin Mendelsohn describes these and other key findings of a new study he co-authored:
Dr. Colin Mendelsohn describes these and other key findings of a new study he co-authored:
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Exactly right. To encourage people with high risk behaviours to switch to lower risk options make these attractive, affordable & available. Banning vape flavours keeps people smoking @pippaslive.bsky.social
What happens when you make #seatbelts as unattractive as possible?
People will start #driving without them again.
What happens when you make #ecigarettes unattractive? ...
People will start #driving without them again.
What happens when you make #ecigarettes unattractive? ...
February 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Exactly right. To encourage people with high risk behaviours to switch to lower risk options make these attractive, affordable & available. Banning vape flavours keeps people smoking @pippaslive.bsky.social
Sharing this again in case anyone else is interested!
#thr #tobaccoharmreduction #harmreduction #starterpack #vapes #nicotinepouch
#thr #tobaccoharmreduction #harmreduction #starterpack #vapes #nicotinepouch
We’ve put together a #tobaccoharmreduction starter pack which includes THR advocates & advocacy groups from across the globe. Want to include others in the list? Feel free to let me know!
#vaping #nicotinepouch #harmreduction #vape #heatnotburn
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#vaping #nicotinepouch #harmreduction #vape #heatnotburn
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February 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Sharing this again in case anyone else is interested!
#thr #tobaccoharmreduction #harmreduction #starterpack #vapes #nicotinepouch
#thr #tobaccoharmreduction #harmreduction #starterpack #vapes #nicotinepouch
To achieve Canada’s goal of a smoke-free country, we must study the models of countries who have been successful in attaining low rates of cigarette smoking, and Sweden and New Zealand are great examples in contrast to Australia’s failing model.
#tobaccoharmreduction #vapes #nicotinepouch #zyn #thr
#tobaccoharmreduction #vapes #nicotinepouch #zyn #thr
While Sweden & NZ celebrate historic drops in smoking, Australia keeps banning the very products that help. South Australia’s nicotine pouch ban is another step backwards. #harmreduction
South Australia’s nicotine pouch ban will “cost thousands of lives,” health experts warn
South Australia has become the first state in Australia to ban the sale of nicotine pouches - but health experts warn the move will “cost thousands of lives”. The pouches, which release nicotine when…
buff.ly
February 7, 2025 at 9:39 PM
To achieve Canada’s goal of a smoke-free country, we must study the models of countries who have been successful in attaining low rates of cigarette smoking, and Sweden and New Zealand are great examples in contrast to Australia’s failing model.
#tobaccoharmreduction #vapes #nicotinepouch #zyn #thr
#tobaccoharmreduction #vapes #nicotinepouch #zyn #thr