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.
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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.
Mental Health Symptoms Improve With Smoking Cessation
Smoking cessation is associated with improvement in mental health symptoms.
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