Tobacco-Use Disorder

Warnings Issued to Companies Illegally Selling E-Liquid, Hookah Products

Warning letters about 44 flavored e-liquid and hookah tobacco products being sold illegally in the United States have been sent to four companies.

‘Combating Underage Use’ is Highest Priority, JUUL Cofounder Tells Congress

JUUL developed its electronic cigarette for adult smokers who want to stop and never intended it to be adopted by underage teenagers, company cofounder James Monsees told a US House subcommittee on Thursday, adding that “combating underage use” is the company’s highest priority.

Financial Incentives Help People Stop Smoking

Financial incentives do seem to help people quit smoking.

CDC: No Significant Change in Attempts to Quit Smoking

During 2011 to 2017, the prevalence of quit attempts in adult smokers did not change significantly in 44 states and increased in only four states.

IntelliQuit Mobile App Helps Patients, Clinicians Monitor Nicotine Use

IntelliQuit has announced the release of a mobile app that measures nicotine consumption from any source using cloud-based nicotine monitoring for tobacco users.

E-Cigarette Restrictions May Increase Combustible Cigarette Use

Restrictive regulations regarding electronic cigarette (EC) characteristics may result in increased combustible cigarette (CC) use among dual EC and CC users.

Tobacco Use Linked to Recurrent Suicide Attempts in Bipolar Disorder

Tobacco use, either on its own or coupled with alcohol use disorder or cannabis use disorder, was a significant risk factor for recurrent suicide attempts in individuals with bipolar disorder.

USPSTF Urges Interventions to Prevent Tobacco Use in Children

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that primary care physicians provide interventions to prevent school-aged children and adolescents from initiating tobacco use.

San Francisco Considering Banning Sales of E-Cigarettes

A ban on the sale and distribution of electronic cigarettes is being considered by San Francisco supervisors.

Bill Would Raise US Legal Age for Tobacco Purchases to 21

A bill to raise the minimum age for buying any type of tobacco product, including electronic cigarettes, from 18 to 21 years was introduced.