Tobacco-Use Disorder

Smoking, Obesity Increase Risk for Trajectories of Depression and Comorbidities in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Researchers identified trajectories of depression and comorbidity in patients with knee osteoarthritis, and described the characteristics of distinctive trajectories.

Enhanced Therapy Helps Expectant Fathers Quit Smoking

Investigators assessed the effectiveness of a combined smoking cessation intervention involving expectant fathers.

Tailored Text Messages May Help Cut Hookah Smoking

Tailored text messages cut hookah tobacco smoking by nearly half.

~9 Percent of Teens Have Heard of Heated Tobacco Products

About 9 percent of high school students in California have heard of heated tobacco products (HTPs), and 0.67 percent have ever tried HTPs.

Outcomes of a Pilot Smoking Cessation Program After Release From Jail

A study was undertaken to examine the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary clinical outcomes of a smoking cessation intervention for individuals who are incarcerated.

Cytisine vs Varenicline for Smoking Cessation: Results From a Noninferiority Trial

The researchers wanted to know if standard cytisine treatment for 25 days was at least as effective for smoking cessation as standard varenicline treatment for 84 days.

Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic: Supply Side Approach to Reducing Use of Substances Among Adolescents Likely Ineffective

How has adolescent substance use and the availability of substances changed during the COVID-19 pandemic? Researchers examine the issue.

Scoping Review of Substance Use Among Sexual and Gender Minorities Finds Most Studies Exclude Women, Transgender Individuals, Ethnic Minorities

With the number of studies reporting sexual orientation and gender identity disparities in mental health rising in the past 20 years, sexual and gender minority individuals have been found to be at a greater risk in accessing and maintaining good health than those identifying as heterosexual. Among the highest disparity are those related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.

Cytisine Not Noninferior to Varenicline for Smoking Cessation

Cytisine treatment fails to demonstrate noninferiority to varenicline treatment for smoking cessation.

Teens’ Perceived Availability of Pot, Alcohol, Vaping Devices Down During Pandemic

Findings based on survey taken before, during COVID-19 pandemic, but actual use did not decline as dramatically