Tag: smoking cessation

Customized, frequent emails show promise in aiding tobacco cessation

From the American Cancer Society press release: Smokers who received frequent, tailored emails with quitting tips, motivational messages, and social support had cessation rates rivaling that of the most effective… Read more »

Study suggests standardized cigarette packaging may reduce the number of people who smoke

From the Wiley press release: A Cochrane Review published today finds standardized tobacco packaging may lead to a reduction in smoking prevalence and reduces the appeal of tobacco. According to… Read more »

Giving up cigarettes linked with recovery from illicit substance use disorders

From the Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health press release: Smokers in recovery from illicit drug use disorders are at greater risk of relapsing three years later compared with those… Read more »

Smoking cessation medications do not appear to increase risk of neuropsychiatric side effects, study finds

From the The Lancet media release: The smoking cessation medications varenicline and bupropion do not appear to increase the incidence of serious neuropsychiatric side effects compared to placebo, according to a… Read more »

Study examines impact of workplace, financial stress on health behaviours

From the Indiana University press release via ScienceDaily: Two studies from the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington highlight the negative impact workplace and financial stress can have on health… Read more »