It appears that at times, doctors’ desire to protect the feelings of the family of a deceased patient may be somewhat detrimental to general perceptions of the risks associated with smoking. In an effort to keep families from feeling the stigma of a smoking-related death, some physicians are not willing to state that as the [...]
The phrase, "It’s a hard habit to break" has been used in conversation and the news about smoking cigarettes. Bad habits can be anything from biting nails and knuckle-cracking to gambling and swearing. They are often seen as undesirable acts that people choose to do. But, according to the British Columbia Lung Association, "habit" is [...]
Tobacco use is the nation’s leading cause of death—resulting in more deaths than those attributed to HIV infection, motor vehicular accidents, alcohol and drug use, suicide, and homicide combined. According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tobacco use causes an average of 443,000 deaths every year, even though these deaths are [...]
Comprehensive, well-funded anti-tobacco programs geared toward adults have also been found to reduce adolescent smoking, according to a new study. As policymakers face pressure to reduce spending on anti-smoking programs, this bonus effect should be kept in mind.
Teens start smoking to fit in, to experiment and to try to succumb to peer pressure – but recent research also says some may have genetic traits that make smoking as a teen more likely. These genes can also set them up for a stronger chance of becoming addicted. As the teen grows older, a [...]
Researchers from Trinity College and the Research Institute for a Tobacco Free Society in Dublin, Ireland, have found that former smokers may have stronger willpower than current smokers. The researchers studied the brain of those who were able to quit smoking and compared them to the brains of current smokers, hoping to gain a better [...]
Individuals who want to stop smoking often struggle with finding the right strategy to be successful. From nicotine gum to hypnosis to a cold turkey quit, smokers often find that recovery is a difficult time and relapse is very common.
New research has found that prenatal exposure to nicotine increases the likelihood that the offspring will start smoking earlier than their peers and are more likely to become addicted to nicotine, especially as a result of stress or peer pressure.
Previous research has shown that navigating social situations that provide smoking cues is critical in helping smokers give up cigarettes. Some medications, such as bupropion and varenicline, may be helpful in resisting cravings, according to two new studies published in the May issue of Archives of General Psychiatry.
A new study has found that heavy smokers who enter residential treatment for nicotine addiction are more likely to remain abstinent from smoking for six months, compared to those who go through outpatient treatment. The study found that 52 percent of the patients remained abstinent from smoking six months after residential treatment, compared to 26 [...]
