The irrational fear of nicotine

In this podcast episode, Jeff Singer discusses the irrational fear of nicotine that is leading to calls for the banning of products like Zinn, a smokeless and vaporless nicotine pouch. Singer attributes this fear to a general opposition to anything connected with smoking, even though nicotine itself is relatively harmless and has properties similar to caffeine. He argues that the focus should be on tobacco harm reduction, where safer alternatives like e-cigarettes containing nicotine can help people quit smoking. He also mentions that nicotine may have therapeutic uses, as evidenced by its potential benefits in treating conditions like Parkinson's, Tourette syndrome, and even schizophrenia.