Large-Scale Unassisted Smoking Cessation Over 50 Years
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Most smokers have been able to stop smoking without any formal assistance such as medication or professional assistance.
Addiction and Substance Abuse
Addiction or misuse of alcohol and other drugs leads to approximately 120,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. Improving treatment and preventing substance use can reduce the toll of alcohol and substance use on individuals and society.
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National Youth Smoking Cessation Survey, 2003-2005
May 1, 2013 | Survey/Poll
This two-year longitudinal telephone survey interviewed tobacco smokers aged 16 to 24 years at baseline about their smoking cessation activity and related topics.
Motivating Latino Smokers to Quit
May 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Female Latino smokers who have a partner can "kick the habit" easier than those without a partner.
Primary Care Providers Advising Smokers to Quit
August 22, 2011 | Journal Article
A study to determine the effectiveness of primary care provider (PCP) smoking cessation counseling for people with alcohol, drug or mental (ADM) disorders found that PCPs can help smokers with ADM disorders successfully quit smoking.
Predictors of Retention in Smoking Cessation Treatment Among Latino Smokers in the Northeast United States
January 8, 2010 | Journal Article
Identifying what factors predict a person will complete a smoking-cessation intervention and follow-up can be helpful in tailoring retention strategies for minorities.
Researcher Brings the Science of Nicotine Addiction to the Attention of Policy-Makers
July 23, 2009 | Story
Jack E. Henningfield, PhD, had conducted extensive research to establish that nicotine is an addictive drug and that tobacco use is strongly driven by nicotine addiction.
Medications Work for Severely Addicted Smokers
January 1, 2005 | Commentary
Previous research has demonstrated that individuals who are severely addicted to cigarettes may have more difficulty quitting, higher rates of relapse and greater risk of smoking-related diseases than lighter smokers. The effectiveness of current to ...
The Critical Role of Nicotine Addiction in Tobacco Use
June 30, 2000 | Program Results Report
Pyramid Communications, Seattle, organized a national conference presenting the latest research findings on nicotine addiction, the prevention of tobacco use, and state-of-the-art treatment strategies.
Helping Addicted Smokers Quit
January 1, 2003 | Book
This chapter of the Anthology examines the Foundation's efforts to translate research into practice to help smokers quit.
Using Media to Prompt Social Change: Lessons Gleaned From the Million Mom March
July 23, 2009 | Story
Wallack used his 2000 Innovators award to capture the story and lessons of the Million Mom March social movement that organized the May 2000 Million Mom March on Washington.