CoEHAR research set new guidelines for the dosage of nicotine in liquids
CoEHAR researchers call out the standardization of research methodologies on electronic cigarettes as a milestone for the effectiveness of the procedures to quit smoking
Quit Strong: New Zealand bets on vaping to quit smoking
QUIT STRONG is one of the first public health initiatives in the World that embrace THR (Tobacco Harm Reduction), showing openness to strategies that can support smokers during smoking cessation programmes. Low risk products allow to provide the necessary amount of nicotine while maintaining the behavioral and psychological rituals associated to smoking
The new Vaping Manual between Science and Real Use
Toxicological testing, population studies, clinical trials and randomized controlled trials demonstrate the potential reductions in exposures for smokers. Unfortunately, socio-cultural and economics barriers, such as heavy taxation, misperceptions about nicotine and unsubstantiated fears of youth addiction, prevent low risk products to become accessible to all and a good choice for those who want to quit smoking.
Smokers, former smokers, never smokers and vapers: a survey by the CoEHAR explains their behavior during the lockdown
The findings from a survey conducted by COEHAR researchers on almost 2000 participants showed a slight decrease in the consumption of cigarettes during the lockdown period and an increase in the purchase of products such as cigarettes and e-liquid
The Global Forum on Nicotine 2020 moves online
The organisers of the Global Forum on Nicotine (GFN), KAC Communications, are launching an online version of GFN20 which will take place on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 June following the cancellation of the face-to-face event in Warsaw due to COVID-19
Quality and safe standards. European vaping products market is safe
The CEN, European Standards Comittee, very first meeting has just been held in Catania: “We are planning new initiatives to prevent uncontrolled addition in e-cig liquids by 2020. Moreover, we…
CoEHAR in China to open a new research front in risk reduction: impotence and infertility under the spotlight
Activities at the Center of Excellence for the acceleration of Harm Reduction at the University of Catania (CoEHAR) are in full swing. After presenting to the press the first 9 approved…
