Tobacco-Use Disorder

Combinatorial Therapies With Varenicline Most Effective for Smoking Cessation

In this study, researchers investigated how smoking cessation medicines compare with respect to their, clinical effectiveness, safety, and cost effectiveness.

Addiction Substitution: Friend or Foe?

Researchers conducted a systematic review to examine addiction substitution during recovery from substance use or behavioral addictions.

Efficacy of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Smoking Cessation

Researchers report on findings from a double-blind, randomized controlled trial, the results of which prompted clearance by the US FDA for use of transcranial magnetic stimulation for smoking cessation.

Passive Smoking in Childhood Associated With Increased Risk for Adult Fatty Liver

Investigators assessed the relationship between passive smoking in children and adults with adult risk for fatty liver.

Higher Breakthrough COVID-19 Risk for Patients With Substance Use Disorders

The risk for breakthrough COVID-19 infections is increased for fully vaccinated patients with substance use disorders.

Triple Use of E-Cigarettes, Cigarettes, Marijuana Prevalent Among Teens

Triple use of electronic cigarettes, combustible cigarettes, and marijuana is prevalent among adolescents and is associated with elevated risk profiles on levels of psychosocial variables.

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.