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Nicotine Addiction

Introducing… Comedians and Substances

The most illuminating tales of addicted life come from a relatively tiny slice of the occupational spectrum: professional comedians.

The Use of GLP-1 Drugs for Nicotine Use Disorder and Smoking Cessation

More and more studies show GLP-1 drugs work for smoking cessation, alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder, but researchers aren’t sure how.

Nicotine Addiction and Mental Health

A new report on nicotine addiction and mental health shows a stronger-than-expected connection between smoking, vaping, e-cigarettes, and mental health disorders.

The World’s Worst New Idea: A Vape Pen Gambling Device

Doctors concerned about nicotine addiction are calling attention to vaping cartridges that include new gambling and gaming features.

Adaptive Pharmacotherapy for Smoking Cessation

A randomized, controlled trial of adaptive pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation shows quit rates nearly three times the standard treatment.

Balance Is Key

Potential miracle is that GLP-1 drugs ease withdrawal symptoms. Even setting aside the illegal addictive substances and considering only nicotine and alcohol, it would seem like a golden opportunity.