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E-cigarettes: Studies presented at the ERS Congress
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Sep 05 14

E-cigarettes: Studies presented at the ERS Congress

Munich, Germany: The latest evidence on the potential benefits and risks of e-cigarettes has been presented this week at the European Respiratory Society’s International… E-cigarettes: Studies presented at the ERS Congress   

 
 

E-cigarettes may promote illicit drug use and addiction
• Psychiatry / Psychology • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Sep 04 14

E-cigarettes may promote illicit drug use and addiction

Like conventional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes) may function as a “gateway drug” - a drug that lowers the threshold for addiction to other… E-cigarettes may promote illicit drug use and addiction   

 
 

The Siren Call of E-Cigarettes
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Aug 26 14

The Siren Call of E-Cigarettes

Many of the e-cigarette recommendations made by the American Heart Association involve initiatives aimed at preventing youth access to the product.

Authors advocated a… The Siren Call of E-Cigarettes   

 
 

Study finds brain changes in young marijuana users
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Aug 25 14

Study finds brain changes in young marijuana users

The Boston scientists found that the degree of brain changes appeared to be directly related to the amount participants smoked per week.

Young adults… Study finds brain changes in young marijuana users   

 
 

Large-scale study focuses on heavy smokers
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Aug 25 14

Large-scale study focuses on heavy smokers

A study based on blood samples from more than 55,000 Danes conducted by the University of Copenhagen and Copenhagen University Hospital shows a direct… Large-scale study focuses on heavy smokers   

 
 

E-cigarettes with nicotine need restrictions, American Heart Association declares
• Heart • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Aug 25 14

E-cigarettes with nicotine need restrictions, American Heart Association declares

E-cigarettes that contain nicotine should be regulated as tobacco products, including under state smoke-free laws, the American Heart Association says.

The group issued new… E-cigarettes with nicotine need restrictions, American Heart Association declares   

 
 

Smokers consume same amount of cigarettes regardless of nicotine levels
• Psychiatry / Psychology • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Aug 23 14

Smokers consume same amount of cigarettes regardless of nicotine levels

Cigarettes with very low levels of nicotine may reduce addiction without increasing exposure to toxic chemicals, according to a new study from the University… Smokers consume same amount of cigarettes regardless of nicotine levels   

 
 

Reduced-nicotine cigarettes ‘do not lead to increased smoking intensity’
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Aug 22 14

Reduced-nicotine cigarettes 'do not lead to increased smoking intensity'

Researchers have previously been concerned that cigarettes with reduced levels of nicotine could lead to smokers increasing the intensity of their habit in order… Reduced-nicotine cigarettes ‘do not lead to increased smoking intensity’   

 
 

High prevalence of opioid use by Social Security disability recipients, reports Medical Care
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Aug 14 14

High prevalence of opioid use by Social Security disability recipients, reports Medical Care

More than 40 percent of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients take opioid pain relievers, while the prevalence of chronic opioid use is over… High prevalence of opioid use by Social Security disability recipients, reports Medical Care   

 
 

Extra exercise helps depressed smokers kick the habit faster
• Physical activity -exercise • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Jul 23 14

Extra exercise helps depressed smokers kick the habit faster

People diagnosed with depression need to step out for a cigarette twice as often as smokers who are not dealing with a mood disorder.… Extra exercise helps depressed smokers kick the habit faster   

 
 

Researchers demonstrate health risks posed by ‘third hand’ tobacco smoke
• Public Health • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Jul 16 14

Researchers demonstrate health risks posed by third hand tobacco smoke

Research led by the University of York has highlighted the potential cancer risk in non-smokers - particularly young children - of tobacco smoke gases… Researchers demonstrate health risks posed by ‘third hand’ tobacco smoke   

 
 

Marijuana shortage seen ahead of Washington state retail pot rollout
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Jul 07 14

Marijuana shortage seen ahead of Washington state retail pot rollout

His glass pipes are on display and final regulatory hurdles nearly cleared, but the biggest concern for Cannabis City owner James Lathrop as he… Marijuana shortage seen ahead of Washington state retail pot rollout   

 
 

As millions vape, e-cigarette researchers count puffs, scour Facebook
• Public Health • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Jul 07 14

As millions vape, e-cigarette researchers count puffs, scour Facebook

One team of researchers assessing the risks of electronic cigarettes is counting the puffs taken by volunteer “vapers.” Another will comb Facebook for posts… As millions vape, e-cigarette researchers count puffs, scour Facebook   

 
 

Schizophrenia and cannabis use may share common genes
• Psychiatry / Psychology • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Jun 24 14

SchizoPhrenia and cannabis use may share common genes

Genes that increase the risk of developing schizophrenia may also increase the likelihood of using cannabis, according to a new study led by King’s… Schizophrenia and cannabis use may share common genes   

 
 

New York legislature approves medical marijuana bill
• Public Health • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Jun 22 14

New York legislature approves medical marijuana bill

New York state lawmakers gave final approval on Friday to a bill that would allow limited access to medical marijuana in New York, joining… New York legislature approves medical marijuana bill   

 
 

Study finds increased menthol cigarette use among young people
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Jun 20 14

Study finds increased menthol cigarette use among young people

A new study on mentholated cigarette use in the U.S. finds an increase in menthol cigarette smoking among young adults and concludes that efforts… Study finds increased menthol cigarette use among young people   

 
 

Menthol cigarettes linked to increased smoking among teens
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Jun 20 14

Menthol cigarettes linked to increased smoking among teens

Teens who use menthol cigarettes smoke more cigarettes per day than their peers who smoke non-menthols, says a new study. The findings from the… Menthol cigarettes linked to increased smoking among teens   

 
 

Peer pressure is weaker for kids to quit smoking
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Jun 12 14

Peer pressure is weaker for kids to quit smoking

Adolescents tend to be more powerful in influencing their friends to start smoking than in helping them to quit, according to sociologists.

In a… Peer pressure is weaker for kids to quit smoking   

 
 

Experts urge government to publish draft regulations on plain tobacco packaging
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Jun 11 14

Experts urge government to publish draft regulations on plain tobacco packaging

The UK parliament has voted overwhelmingly to support the introduction of plain packaging for cigarettes and other tobacco products - and the Public Health… Experts urge government to publish draft regulations on plain tobacco packaging   

 
 

Reminders through text can help smokers quit, says study
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Jun 09 14

Reminders through text can help smokers quit

Text messages can give smokers the constant reminders they need to stay focused on quitting and thus, double their chances of kicking the butt,… Reminders through text can help smokers quit, says study   

 
 

Smokers, passive smokers more likely to suffer hearing loss, study shows
• Ear / Nose / Throat • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Jun 08 14

Smokers, passive smokers more likely to suffer hearing loss

Giving up or reducing smoking and avoiding passive exposure to tobacco smoke may reduce your risk of hearing loss, new research shows.

Smokers and… Smokers, passive smokers more likely to suffer hearing loss, study shows   

 
 

“Cool” factor separates e-cigarettes from nicotine inhalers
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Jun 04 14

Cool factor separates e-cigarettes from nicotine inhalers

Why are e-cigarettes so popular among Americans who want to quit smoking, even though so little is known about their safety or effectiveness? The… “Cool” factor separates e-cigarettes from nicotine inhalers   

 
 

E-cigarettes: Not a healthy alternative to smoking
• Tobacco & Marijuana • May 27 14

E-cigarettes: Not a healthy alternative to smoking

Caveat emptor - or “buyer beware” holds true when it comes to the unknown health effects of e-cigarettes. An article in the June… E-cigarettes: Not a healthy alternative to smoking   

 
 

Could cannabis curb seizures? Experts weed through the evidence
• Epilepsy • • Tobacco & Marijuana • May 22 14

Could cannabis curb seizures

The therapeutic potential of medical marijuana and pure cannabidiol (CBD), an active substance in the cannabis plant, for neurologic conditions is highly debated. A… Could cannabis curb seizures? Experts weed through the evidence   

 
 

E-cigarette awareness goes up, as (apparently) so does skepticism
• Public Health • • Tobacco & Marijuana • May 16 14

E-cigarette awareness goes up as so does skepticism

Americans are unquestionably more aware of e-cigarettes, those vapor-emitting alternatives to tobacco cigarettes, according to a national survey. Yet, at the same time, the… E-cigarette awareness goes up, as (apparently) so does skepticism   

 
 
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