When John,* 43, first heard about Zyn from a friend a couple years ago, it struck him as a “much better alternative to ...

For people recovering from substance use disorders, quitting smoking remains one of the most difficult—but most crucial—steps ...

Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant that is found in tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco.

Some adult smokers also face difficulties accessing medication to help them stop. (Clinical guidelines for stopping smoking are to use medication and behavioral counseling.) Because most people who ...

For people recovering from substance use disorders, quitting smoking remains one of the most difficult-but most crucial-steps ...

Drug and alcohol support workers are being encouraged to take up new training. ASH Scotland has developed a free e-learning module to help professionals in Alloa better support clients who smoke and ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investing in quit-smoking programs, too. The agency has partnered with the National Cancer Institute to launch the quitSTART phone app that ...

People who quit smoking can also add as much as 10 years to their life, compared to people who continue to smoke. Quitting while you're younger can reduce your health risks more (for example, quitting ...

From the teenagers who made a movie with Foróige, to a major conference in Dublin — the health risks of vaping is a hot topic ...

The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline is enhancing its support for residents aiming to quit tobacco by doubling its nicotine ...

According to Hazelden Betty Ford, a neurostimulation device made by Spark Biomedical shows promise in helping adults and young adults emerge from addiction.

Lifesaving work to protect unborn babies and help more women quit smoking have resulted in a record low for rates of smoking ...