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Want To Quit Smoking? Study Seeks Adult Smokers Nationwide For A Free, Online Smoking Cessation Study by Karen Bastille Health Maven Posted Fri 18 Jun 2010 12:22pm , is enrolling adult smokers nationwide. Participation is free to eligible individuals. The goal of WebQuit is to improve the effectiveness of online smoking-cessation programs. Study director Jonathan Bricker, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist who specializes in smoking-cessation research, says that online smoking-cessation programs are improving but still have Read on »
A good smoking cessation program... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine Posted Mon 29 Sep 2008 12:36am A good smoking cessation program will combine stress management techniques with tips for dealing with cravings. Smoking cessation is important for your health and offers many health benefits. Soon after smoking cessation, blood pressure returns to normal and circulation improves. Following smoking cessation, breathing becomes easier and your Read on »
Smoking cessation in treatment by Jason Schwartz, LMSW Healthy Living ProfessionalHealth Maven Posted Sun 29 Apr 2012 8:05am Looks like we still have a lot to learn about helping alcoholics and drug addicts quit smoking, but intensive smoking cessation interventions do not appear to do harm : The intensive smoking cessation intervention yielded a higher short-term smoking quit rate without jeopardizing sobriety. Read on »
Medicare to cover smoking cessation by Jason Schwartz, LMSW Healthy Living ProfessionalHealth Maven Posted Wed 01 Sep 2010 3:43am Good news . Hopefully Medicaid is not too far behind. Read on »
Hospital-based smoking cessation... by Dr. Rubens D. Medical Doctor Posted Tue 14 Oct 2008 5:53pm Hospital-based smoking cessation program after heart attack adds to success 15 oct 2008--Hospital-based smoking cessation programs, along with referrals to cardiac... and those who were treated at a facility offering an inpatient smoking cessation program. However, individual counseling was not associated with quit rates. "The findings Read on »
Study Shows that Covering Smoking Cessation Will Save States Money by Partnership for Prevention Posted Thu 16 Sep 2010 9:34am The American Lung Association released the results of a nation-wide study Tuesday showing that investing in smoking cessation services saves lives and money. Researchers at Penn State University studied the costs and benefits of behavioral and pharmacologic programs to determine if the costs of making smoking cessation programs available Read on »
Building an Effective Smoking Cessation Program by Fiona G. Healthy Living Professional Posted Wed 10 Feb 2010 12:00am Wellness professionals know that when it comes to smoking cessation programs, there are a variety of approaches. Some are relatively passive (offering free services... a unique approach to smoking cessation? If so, tell us about it in the comments section below. Read on »
Smoking Cessation Boosts Later Cardiac Health by Partnership for Prevention Posted Tue 02 Feb 2010 11:27am Smoking cessation significantly increases cardiac health later in life, says a new study from Tel Aviv University. The research found that quitting smoking after a heart... smoking after their first heart attack had a 37 percent lower risk of dying from another, compared to those who continued to smoke," said Dr. Yariv Gerber of TAU's Sackler School Read on »
New Smoking Cessation Guidelines by Dr. Matthew M. Medical Doctor Posted Wed 01 Oct 2008 4:31pm Yesterday, the 2008 smoking cessation guidelines were released. A companion piece in JAMA reviews some of the highlights. Though this is the first update in 8 years.... With regards to the author's finacial ties to the industry, it should be noted that Dr. Fiore is one of the leading experts on smoking cessation, and wrote the previous 2000 guideline Read on »
New Smoking Cessation Guidelines by Dr. Matthew M. Medical Doctor Posted Tue 24 Jun 2008 12:08pm Yesterday, the2008 smoking cessation guidelineswere released. A companion piece inJAMAreviews some of the highlights. Though this is the first update in 8 years... finacial ties to the industry, it should be noted that Dr. Fiore is one of the leading experts on smoking cessation, and wrote the previous 2000 guideline, well before Chantix Read on »