Tobacco-Use Disorder

Varenicline Strongly Recommended for Smoking Cessation

Guideline offers simple practice changes that may increase effectiveness of tobacco-dependence pharmacotherapy

Tobacco Smoking May Lower Risk for Parkinson Disease While Increasing the Risk of Other Illnesses

A study found a causally protective effect of tobacco smoking on the risk of Parkinson disease.

Differences in Anxiety, Depression According to Current and Former Smoking Status

Both stable current smokers and individuals who had quit exhibited significantly less anxiety but more depression.

E-Cigarettes Associated With Increased Marijuana Use in Adolescents

Investigators noted a significant increase in the odds of concurrent and subsequent marijuana use in adolescents and young adults who used e-cigarettes.

AMA: Do Not Use Electronic Cigarettes

Americans should not use electronic cigarettes while health officials investigate cases of severe lung illness that may be linked to the devices.

In-Store E-Cigarette Marketing Influences Use in Young People

Recall of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) marketing at retail stores is associated with increased subsequent ENDS initiation among youth and young adults.

Vaping Industry Group Sues to Delay FDA Review of E-Cigarettes

A vaping industry group has launched legal action to delay the US Food and Drug Administration’s upcoming review of electronic cigarettes.

FDA Proposes Graphic Warning Labels on Cigarettes

The new labels would be the most significant change to cigarette labels in more than 35 years.

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.