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    Carol Southard

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    posted 06/26/2008, comments (0)

    Chantix: Do Risks Outweigh Benefits?

    Until two years ago, only two classes of smoking cessation drugs were available: nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) with multiple delivery methods (gum, patch, inhaler, spray, lozenge) and the mild antidepressant bupropion. All approximately double the rate of cessation when compared to placebo. Chantix (Varenicline) is the first new agent for... Read moreChevron
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    Jim Christopher

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    posted 06/04/2008, comment (1)

    Physical Techniques to Ward off Cigarette Cravings

    Back in the day (and at present) I facilitate addiction recovery groups, having sobered up in ’78 and eschewing nicotine since ’93.    Not all of these groups consist of ordinary citizens; some meetings I’ve held within the confines of penal institutions around the world and in court-ordered treatment facilities... Read moreChevron
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    posted 05/19/2008, comment (1)

    New Research: 10 More Reasons to Stop Smoking

    I am currently at the annual congress of the American Thoracic Society, the largest international professional society dedicated to respiratory science and medicine. The Society’s motto is “we help the world breathe,” and the congress consists of 6 days of lectures, presentations and meetings all dedicated to improving lung... 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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    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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