Tobacco-Use Disorder

TOBACCO-USE DISORDER

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Tobacco Use Up During Early COVID-19 Lockdown

Existing smokers or users of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) report increased use during the initial COVID-19 lockdown.

Blood test 'to help smokers quit'

Younger Smokers Are More Likely to Quit Than Older Smokers

While past research has found that young smokers are more likely to attempt to quit smoking, findings regarding age and success of quitting is conflicted. This study examines the degree to which smoker age is related to making quit attempts and quit success.

Excessive drinking does not necessarily equal alcohol dependence, according to the CDC.26 In conjunction with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), data from more than 138,000 adults who responded to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) in 2009, 2010, or 2011 were analyzed.27 According to the results, 90% of excessive drinkers did not meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th edition, DSM-IV) criteria for alcohol dependence. Robert Brewer, MD, MSPH, Alcohol Program lead at the CDC and one of the study’s investigators noted that while the results may be “contrary to popular opinion,” they “emphasize the importance of taking a comprehensive approach to reducing excessive drinking” through evidence-based strategies, screening, counseling, and treatment. Clinicians who are uncertain how the changes from DSM-IV to DSM-5 may affect the diagnosis of alcohol use disorders should reference the NIAAA comparison fact sheet.28

Self-Monitoring May be an Effective Reduction Strategy Especially Among Individuals Not Seeking Cessation for Substance Abuse

While self-monitoring (SM) has been used in substance use treatment, empirical findings regarding the effectiveness of SM are mixed. This study aims to synthesize through literature the efficacy of SM on substance use.

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Current Smoking Linked to Increase in CHD Risk in African-Americans

Current smoking is associated with an increased risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) in a cohort of African-Americans.

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Mental Health Symptoms Improve With Smoking Cessation

Smoking cessation is associated with improvement in mental health symptoms.

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High Indoor Tanning Frequency Associated With Heavier Drinking, Smoking, and More Caffeine Intake

The association of indoor tanning with other potentially risky behaviors was investigated.

More Lung Injury Seen With Vaping Cannabis Versus Vaping, Smoking Nicotine

Vaping cannabis appears to be more harmful than cigarettes and electronic cigarettes.

3.4 Percent of US Workers Are Current E-Cigarette Users

About 3.4 percent of U.S. workers are current electronic cigarette users, and about half also currently use combustible tobacco products.

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Model Estimates Harm Attributed to Menthol Cigarettes

Menthol cigarettes have slowed the decline in smoking prevalence in the United States and have been responsible for 10.1 million extra smokers during 1980 to 2018.

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Global Prevalence of Any Tobacco Use Substantial for Teens

For adolescents, the global prevalence of tobacco use is substantial.

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