Harm Reduction

The science and policy of minimising risks associated with substance use, high-risk behaviours, and public health challenges — grounded in evidence rather than stigma.

The Wall Street Journal’s “Numbers Guy” took a look at the arguments for and against
The New York Times reports, “R. J.
In the wake of last week's U.S. House Subcommittee on Health hearing on smokeless tobacco, ACSH advisor and friend Dr. Brad Rodu has taken on one of the key witnesses. Dr.
A research study and editorial published today in the journal Pediatrics suggests that R.J.
A survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics indicates that more than 40% of U.S. adults who have depression are also smokers.
Yesterday at a hearing, Rep.
CBS’s 60 Minutes devoted a segment to the smokeless tobacco product snus as a possible method of tobacco harm reduction last night.
The FDA has assembled a panel to study mentholated cigarettes and advise on how the government should regulate them. The panel’s recommendations are expected by next March.