The American demonisation of vaping and harm reduction strategies has led to a spike in tobacco use during the Covid-19 pandemic.
This is highlighted by an acceptance in San Francisco that its policy of banning ecig sales will directly lead to a rise in smoking as cigarettes will continue to remain on sale. Claims of restricting access to vape products to protect children appears to be a hollow act.
“Pandemic-related anxiety, boredom, and irregular routines were cited as major drivers of increased nicotine and tobacco use during the initial COVID-19 shutdown,” states a press release from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.
The press office issued its summary following the publication of a research paper by the International Journal of Drug Policy(1) finding smoking rates rose due to poor American policy.
Telephone interviews were conducted with smokers and vapers, over the two months of April and May last year, after they were targeted through Facebook and Instagram advertising.
Dave Cross – Planet of the Vapes – March 12, 2021.
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