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Harm reduction starts with a simple belief: everyone deserves safety and dignity—then builds from there with practical, life-saving care (Source: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2022).Learn more at 24SHARE updates: https://t.co/BAC9M41bvP
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Harm reduction means reducing harm—without requiring people to quit completely or forever (Source: Hawk M et al., Harm Reduction Journal, 2017).
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Harm reduction focuses on lessening the risks for people who continue to use drugs—meeting them with care, not conditions (Source: Single E., Addiction, 1995).
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Dr. David Nutt of Imperial College London said that scientific evidence clearly shows e-cigarettes and other less harmful alternatives are much safer than smoking and can support smoking cessation.

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Cochrane reports strong evidence that nicotine e-cigarettes help adult smokers quit traditional cigarettes.
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People who use drugs lead their own harm reduction journeys—with knowledge, agency, and care (Source: National Harm Reduction Coalition, Principles of Harm Reduction).
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Words shape outcomes—changing how we talk about overdose can fast-track effective harm reduction (Source: McNeil R et al., PMC).
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Reducing overdose deaths takes more than traditional healthcare—it calls for bold, community-driven solutions (Source: Stein MD et al., Frontiers in Public Health, 2020).
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Harm reduction isn’t just for drug use—it’s been proven to lower risky alcohol use too (Source: Harm Reduction: An Approach to Reducing Risky Health Behaviours in Youth, PMC, 2007).
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Harm reduction defines success by improved well-being—not just stopping drug use (Source: National Harm Reduction Coalition, Principles of Harm Reduction).
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Harm reduction is care without judgment—focused on preventing overdose and disease while putting people first (Source: CDC, OD2A Case Study: Harm Reduction).
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Harm reduction is about practical care—minimising health, social, and legal harms linked to drug use (Source: Harm Reduction International).
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The Northern Luzon Alliance praised the PH delegation’s stance, saying it helps prevent policies that don’t reflect the realities of tobacco-growing regions.

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Sorreta stressed that the Philippines values sovereignty and national context, noting that FCTC measures are non-binding and meant to support—not restrict—existing efforts.

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Professor Nutt added that current evidence confirms these products are much less harmful than smoking and can support cessation, urging the WHO to initiate a comprehensive policy review.

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The experts argue the WHO’s current abstinence-only stance ignores the well-established continuum of risk, misinforms the public, and unintentionally protects the cigarette market.

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The group said the government should help achieve a country where Filipinos have better choices and are not left dependent on harmful cigarettes.

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The group said less harmful alternatives have helped many Filipino smokers move away from traditional cigarettes.

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Harm reduction starts with one powerful truth: Everyone deserves safety and dignity—no exceptions (Source: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2022).
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The NCUP also challenged the WHO to reevaluate its tobacco control strategy, arguing it has failed to achieve meaningful reductions in smoking.

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