by Schuyler Griffin, LCSW-A, UNC Tobacco Treatment Program November provides several opportunities to broach the topic of lung cancer...

The number of patients I’m seeing for help with e-cigarette use has gone up exponentially in the last few years.

Quitting smoking after a breast cancer diagnosis can improve treatment and survival outcomes.

Learn about the safe use of nicotine replacement therapy while breastfeeding.

How to better address tobacco use and offer impactful treatment to members of the diverse LGBTQIA+ population June is Pride Month, a...

Addressing the use of menthol tobacco products is an important part of treating tobacco use. Menthol makes tobacco products more addictive,

Tobacco smoke is a common trigger for asthma attacks – both directly when inhaled and indirectly as secondhand smoke.

As tobacco treatment specialists, we often have to talk to people about their tobacco use who are not ready to quit.

Reimbursement for tobacco treatment services can be complicated. We sat down with Jillian Dirkes, Program Manager of the Duke Smoking Cessat

With several medication options for treatment of tobacco dependence, I am often asked by patients and other healthcare providers, “How do I

In addition to boosting heart health, exercise may help tobacco users quit. February is American Heart Month, a time to encourage individual

Creating magnetic and sustainable shifts in individuals, organizations and communities Lani Callison is a passionate and experienced...

Highlight of articles published by Duke-UNC TTS Training Program faculty and staff in 2022 and 2023.

Don’t miss our upcoming FREE virtual CE training on strategies for talking to cancer patients about tobacco use on November 28, 2023,...

by Marlena Parson, PMHNP-BC, Duke Smoking Cessation Program It's a well-known fact that quitting smoking can greatly improve health...

As a final rule, nationally banning menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes is expected to pass, Duke researchers find synthetic pr

by Rachael Joyner, DNP, FNP-BC, APRN Cardiovascular disease is the top cause of death worldwide. September 29th is World Heart Day, a...

Duke-UNC TTS recently hosted a two-day training aimed to educate both military and civilian healthcare providers serving at Fort Liberty

Smoking cessation has long been heralded as a pivotal step towards better health and well-being.

How patients who quit smoking can decrease their risk of colorectal cancer March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and a...