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In this podcast episode, host Doc V and Call Sign Wizard discuss the critical issue of tobacco-related illnesses among veterans and the need for effective harm reduction strategies. Highlighting alarming statistics, Doc V explains that 77 veterans die each day from smoking-related illnesses, totaling about 28,000 deaths per year. He draws attention to the inadequacy of current smoking cessation treatments and the potential benefits of e-cigarettes and vaping as alternatives. The episode emphasizes the need for better awareness, advocacy, and resources to address this public health crisis. Doc V encourages listeners, particularly therapists working with veterans, to take actionable steps in supporting tobacco harm reduction and improving veterans' health.

00:00 Introduction to Tobacco Harm Reduction
01:06 Veterans and Tobacco-Related Deaths
05:11 The Social and Stress Factors of Smoking in the Military
07:54 Nicotine's Effects and Misconceptions
10:28 E-Cigarettes and Vaping as Harm Reduction
16:54 Current Treatments and Their Limitations
27:40 Call to Action: Reducing Veteran Smoking Deaths
29:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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