Dr Colin Mendelsohn has challenged the existing vape ban, as he discusses the repercussions of a ban. 

He argued that vaping helps smokers transition away from cigarettes, and a ban is simply contributing to a “thriving black market”.

Dr Mendelsohn strongly emphasised the ineffectiveness of the existing licensed regulated model.

Regarding the perceived risk to children, he stated that it is greatly exaggerated.

“It’s mostly vaping by kids who’ve never smoked [and] is just experimental. They do it for a while and then they stop. And overall, it’s reducing smoking rates in kids”.

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