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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 17h

🚨 TOMORROW on GFNTV! What happens when legal access to vaping becomes nearly impossible? Dr. Joe Kosterich explains how Australia’s restrictions pushed consumers toward an unregulated black market — and how criminal gangs moved in to fill the gap. 🎥 Full interview TOMORROW. Sneak peek 👇

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 29/09/2026

🫀 What does the evidence say about novel nicotine products and cardiovascular health? A new #GFN26 Science Lab presentation explores cardiovascular research on vaping, heated tobacco and nicotine pouches — and the evidence gaps that remain. 🔬 youtu.be/80pPS_n4vJg

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New Nicotine Products & Cardiovascular Health: What Does the Evidence Say?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 28/09/2026

If prohibition worked, why is 76% of the global e-vapor market estimated to be illicit? $47B a year. The demand for nicotine didn’t disappear - it moved underground.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 24/09/2026

France banned nicotine pouches. But what happens when demand doesn’t disappear? Brent Stafford asks Jean-François Etter what prohibition could mean for consumers, product safety, illicit markets and who could benefit when demand moves underground.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 23/09/2026

Is tobacco harm reduction being redefined? Jean-François Etter argues the goalposts are shifting - from reducing the harms of combustible tobacco to targeting nicotine itself. Why is this happening, and where could it lead? Watch the full interview now on GFNTV!⬇️

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 22/09/2026

What happens when we look at how people actually use nicotine products in the real world? Layla Malt explores data from 850 adults who smoke, examining flavour preferences, motivation, cravings & behavioural change. #GFN26ScienceLab www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLEr...

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What Does Real-World Use Tell Us About Blu?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 18/09/2026

What happens when the focus shifts from tobacco to nicotine itself? Jean-François Etter on 30 years of nicotine research, tobacco harm reduction, nicotine stigma, prohibition, illicit markets, regulation and innovation. Watch now on GFNTV! youtu.be/D5QTfk5WTI4

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When Happens When Moral Panic Drives Nicotine Policy?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 17/09/2026

If nicotine is the problem… then why have nicotine patches and gum been used for decades? Jean-François Etter takes on one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding nicotine, addiction and tobacco harm. The full interview premieres TOMORROW on GFNTV!

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 14/09/2026

Traditional oral tobacco, snus and nicotine pouches don’t carry the same oral health risks. So which products actually carry the greatest risk and what does the evidence really tell us? The latest #GFN26ScienceLab session explores the science 🎬 youtu.be/h3EmRIfT2P4

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Which Oral Nicotine Products Carry the Greatest Risk?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 09/09/2026

Tobacco harm reduction asks a simple question: if people can’t or won’t quit smoking, shouldn’t we do more to help them reduce the harm? The debate is far from over and neither is the need to challenge old assumptions.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 07/09/2026

What does the science really tell us about heated tobacco products? Dr. Leonie Price examines aerosol chemistry, toxicant emissions, biomarkers, environmental exposure and what happens when smokers switch to HTPs. 🎥 Watch the full #GFNScienceLab presentation, link below! youtu.be/XGdxtnPQv28

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What Does the Science Tell Us About Heated Tobacco Products?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 05/09/2026

What if we’ve been asking the wrong question all along? The “gateway” argument sounds simple - until you look at what the evidence actually says. 🎙️ Watch the full interview with Paddy Costall, available now on GFNTV! Link below!

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 04/09/2026

THEY DON’T COUNT. Smokers. Adults who switched to safer nicotine. Independent vape retailers. Consumer advocates. Scientists who challenge the prevailing narrative. At #GFN2026 in Warsaw, Paddy Costall reflects on 13 years of resistance to the global war on nicotine. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUKD...

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 02/09/2026

Banning products doesn’t make demand disappear. In this episode of #GFNVoices, Timur Abdullaev explores prohibition, tobacco harm reduction, nicotine policy, and the limits of increasingly restrictive approaches to reducing smoking. www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6K7...

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Bans Don’t Eliminate Demand!

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 31/08/2026

Nasvay is a traditional smokeless tobacco product widely used in Central Asia — but how is it made, and why do people use it? In this Science Lab episode, a nasvay producer from Kyrgyzstan shares his experience and demonstrates how the product is made. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbN8...

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How Is Nasvay Made? Inside the Production of a Traditional Smokeless Tobacco

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 28/08/2026

What happens when public health loses sight of harm reduction? Evidence should come before stigma. Safer choices should be easier - not harder to access. Can we put evidence, not morality, at the heart of nicotine policy? youtu.be/kXUjeURY9sw #HarmReduction #PublicHealth

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Is Public Health Creating a Moral Panic Around Nicotine?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 26/08/2026

Does prohibition actually protect public health? It’s a question that sounds simple — until you start looking at the bigger picture. Where should the line be drawn between regulation, restriction and prohibition? #GFNVoices2026 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARjh...

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Does Prohibition Actually Protect Public Health?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 26/08/2026

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 24/08/2026

Nicotine pouches are reshaping the market - but what does the data show? In this #GFNScienceLab presentation, Marina Murphy examines purchasing patterns across Scandinavia from 2018–2025, revealing a striking shift from traditional snus to nicotine pouches. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDRS...

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Nicotine Pouches in Scandinavia - How Sales Have Changed From 2018 to 2025?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 23/08/2026

If the goal is to make the healthier choice the easier choice, does framing nicotine alongside smoking actually help people choose lower-risk alternatives? Watch full interview with Gaby Zabala Alemán, available now on GFNTV! Link below!

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 21/08/2026

Big Tobacco’s legacy has complicated THR - but distrust can also create barriers within the wider harm reduction community. At #GFN26, Gaby Zabala Alemán explained how the National Harm Reduction Coalition is moving the conversation forward. youtu.be/HOCIoxx52RQ

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CAUTIOUS SHIFT | NHRC Pushes the Conversation on Safer Nicotine

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 19/08/2026

Can governments enforce their way out of the illicit market crisis? Brent Stafford speaks with Asa Saligupta and Rohan Pike about the consequences of prohibition, the limits of enforcement, and whether tougher government action can truly curb the growing illicit nicotine market. Watch now on GFNTV!

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Can Governments Enforce Their Way Out of the Illicit Market Crisis?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 17/08/2026

What do consumers actually think, feel, and do when it comes to nicotine products? Understanding these experiences is crucial for generating robust evidence. Christelle Chrea explored consumer-reported outcome measures (CROMs) and the challenges of measuring consumer behaviours, and experiences.

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Measuring What Consumers Think, Feel and Do

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 14/08/2026

The debate around tobacco use often comes down to one question: is the goal complete abstinence or can reducing exposure to the most harmful products also make a meaningful difference? youtu.be/mha-QcZa6Lo

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Why Cigarettes Kill And Nicotine Isn't the Reason?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 12/08/2026

What happens when vaping is banned instead of regulated? At #GFN26, we spoke with Dr. Hoyo (Mexico) and Gina Reyes (Colombia) about two very different approaches to vaping—and their impact on public health. Does prohibition protect public health, or push consumers and products underground?

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How Prohibition Turned Vaping Into a Illicit Business?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 11/08/2026

More than 90% of adult smokers who exclusively smoke cigarettes believe e-cigarettes are equally or more harmful than cigarettes. Why is this perception so widespread?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 10/08/2026

How do people transition between cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and other nicotine products over time? Using 10+ years of PATH Study data, this presentation explores youth and adult use patterns and what they mean for tobacco harm reduction and public health. ▶️ youtu.be/I7cfmVRW2y8

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How Underage and Adult Users Transition Between Nicotine Products? | #GFN26ScienceLab

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 07/08/2026

Can regulation keep pace with consumer demand? As FDA reviews stall, illicit nicotine products continue to fill the gap. At #GFN26, Dr. Mohamadi Sarkar explains why regulators are playing enforcement "whack-a-mole." Watch now: youtu.be/yUD9ltJ1Nak

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Illicit Products Proliferate as FDA Reviews Grind On

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 05/08/2026

Is prohibition reducing harm or creating new risks? When safer alternatives become harder to access, what fills the gap? From illicit trade and lost tax revenue to consumer behaviour and public health, the consequences of prohibition are often more complex than they first appear. #GFN26

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Is Prohibition Making Things Worse?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 04/08/2026

How stable is nicotine inside a nicotine pouch over time? New research by Anna Balconi compares conventional MCC-based pouches with a novel semi-gel formulation, revealing how product design affects nicotine stability, consistency and consumer experience. www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5N6...

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Which Nicotine Pouch Formula Stays More Stable? | #GFN26ScienceLab

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 02/08/2026

Why are cigarettes still easier to access than lower-risk nicotine alternatives in some countries? When regulations allow the most harmful form of nicotine use while restricting or penalizing less harmful options, it's worth asking whether policy is achieving its intended goal.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 31/07/2026

Despite decades of prohibition, smoking remains one of the leading preventable causes of disease and death worldwide. So why do policies that restrict safer alternatives often fail to improve public health? youtu.be/i50uGsuxF9w

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Why Prohibition Is Failing Public Health?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 30/07/2026

What if one of the biggest public health successes of recent decades is the one nobody wants to claim? Smoking rates have fallen but are policymakers overlooking the role of safer nicotine products in that progress? Link to full interview with David MacKintosh below!

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 29/07/2026

What's really inside Nicotine Pouches? In this #GFN26ScienceLab session, Lindsay Reese presents one of the largest compositional analyses of nicotine pouches to date, examining 446 products. Watch the full presentation below! www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNEp...

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What's Really Inside Nicotine Pouches? | #GFN26ScienceLab

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 27/07/2026

Why are the people at greatest risk from smoking often the least likely to benefit from tobacco harm reduction? What barriers stand in the way and how can they be overcome? Watch now to explore how harm reduction can better reach marginalised populations. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPU4...

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How Can Tobacco Harm Reduction Reach Marginalised Communities? #GFN26

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 26/07/2026

Why do many public health advocates strongly support drugs harm reduction like needle exchange and opioid substitution therapy - but hesitate to endorse vaping for adults who smoke?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 24/07/2026

Why do people who use drugs smoke at much higher rates than the general population - and why is this issue so often overlooked? In our latest interview, David MacKintosh explores smoking, addiction and harm reduction, and what evidence says could improve health outcomes. youtu.be/UbHigaqmdrM

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HOW DOES SMOKING AFFECT PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 22/07/2026

Can bioceramic technology change the future of nicotine delivery? In this #GFNScienceLab video we explore the science behind bioceramic materials, how they work, what manufacturers claim, and whether the evidence supports those claims. www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0lB...

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Is Bioceramic the Future of Nicotine Delivery? | #GFN26ScienceLab

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 20/07/2026

Barriers to smoke-free products are often justified by "the science" but does the evidence hold up? During #GFN26 we examined the research behind tobacco and nicotine prohibition, challenged common claims, and explored the scientific case for THR. Watch the session with the link below!

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Debunking the science used to push for prohibition | #GFN26 Workshop

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 19/07/2026

The WHO has long been regarded as the global authority on public health - but what happens when policy and reality don't align?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 18/07/2026

The biggest obstacle to smoke-free innovation isn't always science - it's politics. Why do products with the potential to reduce harm face so much resistance? Watch full interview David Sweanor, available now on GFNTV!

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 17/07/2026

Does prohibition reduce smoking or make things worse? Today in THR Unfiltered, David Sweanor explained why evidence - not ideology - should shape public health. Watch now: youtu.be/SxCxkLfW0AM

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PROHIBITION: WHAT LIES BENEATH? | THR Unfiltered

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 15/07/2026

Can decades of research on Swedish snus help us better understand nicotine pouches? How epidemiological evidence can inform harm reduction? Watch now: youtu.be/xzbfZAUEHac

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Bridging the Epidemiological Evidence From Snus to Nicotine Pouches | #GFN26ScienceLab

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 13/07/2026

Are flavour bans helping or hurting the fight against smoking? Don't miss this #GFN26 discussion exploring the latest evidence on smoke-free product and flavour bans and whether these policies unintentionally limit adults' access to lower-risk alternatives. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=krXH...

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Do smoke-free product/flavour bans work? | #GFN26 Workshop

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 12/07/2026

Will stricter nicotine policies reduce harm or fuel the black market? Poorly balanced regulation can undermine both public health and economic goals while exposing consumers to even greater risks. Do you agree?

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 10/07/2026

Is Europe moving away from evidence-based tobacco harm reduction? Watch Dr. Konstantinos Farsalinos discuss EU nicotine policy, the risks of prohibition, public misperceptions, and why science should guide regulation. Watch now: youtu.be/f9dc5rK3nG8

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SAFER NICOTINE FACES A NEW WAVE OF PROHIBITION

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 08/07/2026

an prohibition reduce harm, or does it create new challenges? #GFN26 Spanish session explored how evidence, regulation, and harm reduction intersect, using Mexico as a case study. Hear experts discuss why prohibition persists and what effective nicotine policy should look like. youtu.be/W2vMyrQSaTg

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The future of tobacco control in Iberoamérica | #GFN26 Panel

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 07/07/2026

Does vaping lead young people to start smoking? Dr. Selya’s research found no evidence that e-cigarette use causes later nicotine dependence or. Instead, prior smoking and existing nicotine dependence were stronger predictors of later e-cigarette use - rather than vaping leading to smoking.

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Global Forum on Nicotine @gfn.events · 06/07/2026

People who use drugs are disproportionately affected by smoking, yet tobacco harm reduction is often discussed in isolation, watch the #GFN26 session "Drugs and Tobacco Harm Reduction: shared challenges, shared solutions" to learn how drug and tobacco harm reduction can work together.

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Drugs and Tobacco Harm Reduction: shared challenges, shared solutions | #GFN26

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