Treating tobacco use disorder should be a major priority for addiction psychiatrists for many reasons. For example, half of all deaths for patients with mental illness are attributable to tobacco[1] …
On Nov. 16, VA hosted a Twitter chat with leading experts on the benefits of smoke-free living, representing the American Psychological Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the Centers for Disease …
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout event. This year organizations participated in the Geographic …
America is in the throes of an opioid crisis—and yet, it could be argued that tobacco is still a greater killer. About 64,000 people died of opioid overdose fatalities last year, while …
The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it is taking new steps to encourage the development of innovative nicotine-replacement therapies to wean smokers off conventional cigarettes.
Huffington Post Repost. Written by: Cara Tompot Imagine being told that all the things you plan, all the moments you hope to have and all the achievements you aspire to …
From the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors website: Smoking, and tobacco use of any kind continues to be an issue of focus due to its detriment on …
BY Dr. STEVEN SHROEDER, SMOKING CESSATION LEADERSHIP CENTER The prevalence of cigarette smoking among adults is now at a modern low of 15 percent, and youth rates are also down for …
