# Investigation into the laser business for quitting smoking

> Hundreds of clinics in France promise laser smoking cessation at high cost, a method contested by researchers and doctors, with the Health Ministry mentioning potentially misleading commercial practices.

**In brief**: Health event (severity: low) nationwide, first detected on 1 November 2026 at 11:40. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 1 November 2026 at 11:40.

- Category: Health
- Severity: Low
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 1 November 2026 at 11:40
- Updated: 1 November 2026 at 11:40
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/6323-investigation-into-the-laser-business-for-quitting-smoking

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Le «business» du laser pour arrêter de fumer : «Ils te vendent un placebo à 200 balles»](https://www.liberation.fr/societe/sante/le-business-du-laser-pour-arreter-de-fumer-ils-te-vendent-un-placebo-a-200-balles-20261101_76CK5MAMDVBJ5MWEK5HWUJHPR4/) — Libération, 1 November 2026 at 11:40

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Investigation into the laser business for quitting smoking”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/6323-investigation-into-the-laser-business-for-quitting-smoking
Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology