(Our presenters and panelists are drawn from law enforcement, academia, public service, and corporate America. Each brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in their individual fields of endeavor.)
The Speaker
Dr. Bailey is Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Assistant Dean of Community Engagement at LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans. Dr. Bailey served as the 113th President of the National Medical Association (NMA) representing 50,000 African American physicians and their patients. . In 2006, he was selected by his peers as the NMA Physician of the Year after his work in Houston during the Katrina Hurricane crisis. In 2009, Dr Bailey was selected as the Program Chairman of the American Academy of Psychiatry & Law and the Co-Chairman of the Commission to End Health Disparities with the American Medical Association. He graduated from Morehouse College with honors in 1986. He completed a fellowship in Forensic Medicine at Yale University in 1995. He has practiced clinical, research, academic, and forensic psychiatry now for over 23 years. He has published two books: the first on Health Disparities in 2013, then his most recent on Gun Violence in 2018. Forensic work has been his subspecialty interest now for 20 years. He has conducted over 1,000 psychiatric evaluations, been deposed or testified in over 100 court cases in seven states.
The Workshop
Tobacco Harm Reduction: Vaping-vs-Smoking : Wednesday, September 24, 2025 01:00P
Today, many people remain in the dark on the difference between vaping and smoking, The debates between vaping and smoking have gained significant attention in recent years as smokers explore alternatives to traditional cigarettes. Most smokers are aware of the harmful effects of cigarette smoking. Some experts consider vaping less harmful than smoking. Regulations for vapes and electronic cigarettes are complex and vary across states.
Some states have no regulations, while others ban vapes completely. These restrictions are part of an ongoing effort to curb the rise in vaping among adolescents and teens, whose use has skyrocketed in recent years.
Given the ongoing debates and regulatory challenges, this discussion seeks to clarify the differences between vaping and smoking to address the misinformation and misconceptions, and will expound on the lived experiences and expertise of a panel of leading Black law enforcement and medical professionals on the unintended consequences of bans and prohibitions.