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.
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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.
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.
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