Researchers have long known that nicotine has a beneficial effect on reducing the symptoms of schizophrenia. Over 90% of schizophrenics smoke. Our guest Helen Redmond discusses the benefits of e-cigarettes as a safe nicotine delivery device for schizophrenics. Redmond is the author of the article Here’s Why We Should Give E-Cigarettes to Mentally Ill People.

E-cigarettes and Schizophrenia

This series interviews experts in the addictions field, with a focus on evidence-based, cutting-edge approaches to substance abuse problems such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), pharmacotherapy, harm reduction, and many, many more. Your host Kenneth Anderson is the founder and CEO of The HAMS Harm Reduction Network and the author of "How to Change Your Drinking: a Harm Reduction Guide to Alcohol."

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E-cigarettes and Schizophrenia

E-cigarettes and Schizophrenia