Research shows that tobacco products that use menthol as a characterizing flavor are more addictive, harder to quit, lead to initiation of tobacco product use in youth, and disproportionately impact Black communities

Dr. Vilardaga and his team are currently recruiting healthcare professionals who work in primary care, mental health, smoking cessation, or community health care settings for their Digital Access Study. The aim of this study is to understand the implementation, access, and utilization of smoking cessation services in clinics and healthcare centers, particularly for people living with mental health conditions.

With so much information – and misinformation – around, it is important to know and share evidence-based facts about nicotine patches.