Prohibition Does Not Work: Global Bans & Their Harmful Impact ft. Tim Andrews | Ep. 86
From Vaping Unplugged Podcast by World Vapers Alliance
September 12, 2025 · 26 min · Episode 86
About this episode
The episode discusses the harmful impacts of global bans on safer nicotine products and explores alternative consumer-driven policies.
In this episode of Vaping Unplugged, our host Liza Katsiashvili, Director of Operations at the WVA, sits down with Timothy Andrews, Director of Consumer Issues at the Tholos Foundation and a leading partner of the initiative Prohibition Does Not Work. Together, they dive into the global trend of prohibition on safer nicotine products and unpack why these bans fail to reduce smoking rates. Instead, prohibition fuels illicit markets, undermines public health, and leaves consumers with fewer — and more dangerous — options. From country case studies to the bigger picture for harm reduction, Timothy and Liza explore how smarter, consumer-driven policies can save lives. 📲 Stay connected with the World Vapers’ Alliance: Twitter: x.com/vapers_alliance Instagram: instagram.com/vapers_alliance TikTok: tiktok.com/vapers_alliance Facebook: fb.com/wvalliance
People in this episode
Host: Liza Katsiashvili
Guest: Timothy Andrews
Topics covered
- prohibition
- safer nicotine products
- public health
- illicit markets
- harm reduction
- consumer-driven policies
Keywords
- vaping
- prohibition
- smoking rates
- public health
- harm reduction
- illicit markets
- consumer issues
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: World Vapers Alliance, Tholos Foundation, Prohibition Does Not Work
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