Tobacco-Use Disorder

Dual Use of E-Cigarettes + Smoked Products Ups Risk for Respiratory Symptoms

Dual use of an electronic nicotine delivery system and smoked tobacco is associated with an increased risk for incident respiratory symptoms compared with use of either product alone.

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke May Raise Risk for Oral Cancer

There seems to be a causal association between secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure and oral cancer.

White House to Propose Menthol Cigarette Ban

A proposed ban on menthol cigarettes is expected to be announced this week by the Biden administration.

Younger Teens Highly Susceptible to Lifetime Substance Abuse

The researchers examined data for individuals age 12 to 25 from national surveys on drug use and looked at initiation dates, use in the past 12 months, lifetime use, and diagnosed substance use disorders.

Rates of Interest in Quitting E-Cigarette Among Different Types of Smokers

A majority of individuals who smoke e-cigarettes had an interest in quitting, although this interest was highest in former cigarette users.

Majority of E-Cigarette Users Want to Quit

A majority of electronic cigarette users express interest in eventually quitting vaping.

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.

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.

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.

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.