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    posted 05/28/2008, comment (1)

    A Hopeful Era: Is Smoking on its Way Out?

    Last week I enjoyed the BBC World News on PBS, a particularly fascinating piece about Turkey, quintessential land of smokers; an aerial view of Istanbul might be blocked by cigarette clouds.  OK, an exaggeration, but bans on smoking in public places are – believe it or not – already in place there. Although resisted by many (old... Read moreChevron
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    posted 05/27/2008, comments (4)

    Dispelling the Myths about Nicotine and Nicotine Replacement Therapy

    Many smokers have misperceptions about nicotine, which often result in not using evidence-based treatments when quitting. Misperceptions about nicotine are often derived from how the harmful effects of tobacco are presented in cessation materials.  The following are key points to keep in mind when considering the use of Nicotine... Read moreChevron
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    Dispelling the Myths about Nicotine and Nicotine Replacement Therapy

    Many smokers have misperceptions about nicotine, which often result in not using evidence-based treatments when quitting. Misperceptions about nicotine are often derived from how the harmful effects of tobacco are presented in cessation materials.  The following are key points to keep in mind when considering the use of Nicotine... Read moreChevron
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    posted 05/21/2008, comment (1)

    Reversing the Psychological Effect of Cigarette Ads

    Recently a woman who appeared unwell attended an open SOS meeting that I led. She was two days off the patch and lived in a household with a smoking roommate who chain-smoked indoors.  I was, that night, the only other former smoker in attendance; the other folks were recovering alcoholics, drug addicts in recovery, and persons... Read moreChevron
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    posted 05/01/2008, comments (0)

    Clinton takes firm stance on smoking cessation in election 2008

    The existing smoking prevalence has not significantly decreased in this country since 2004, demonstrating a stall in the previous seven-year decline. That so many are still smoking given the known dangers and the efficacious treatments available is a testament to the power of tobacco addiction and a strong signal that tobacco cessation... Read moreChevron
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