Although the term harm reduction is associated with this century, the idea of benefitting continuing drug users by reducing the risks of such behaviour is much older
[1] Many Walmart locations also include pharmacies, and continuing to sell tobacco products sends a mixed message to customers about health
Janes AC, Pizzagalli DA, Richardt S, Frederick Bde B, Holmes AJ, Sousa J et al (2010)
Although amphetamines are out, methamphetamine (yes, meth) is still approved by the Food and Drug Administration for short-term weight loss for certain people, Bray says
E-Cigarette and Vaping Associated Lung Injury - EVALI The main culprit for this harm is a chemical called vitamin e acetate
It is, however, not a new form of criminalisation or a prohibition in the classic sense, and the continued availability of other nicotine products, including vapes and nicotine pouches, is important context (the ill-considered inclusion in the ban of non-smoked tobacco products notwithstanding)