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2 New Wisconsin Programs Offered for Great American Smokeout
The Great American Smokeout is Thursday, November 17 and the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line announces two new programs to help people break their addiction to smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco. Text2Quit for Young Adults: The …
November 19, 2020HUD Residents Report Smoke-free Rule Spurred Positive Changes
More than 80 percent of smokers living in spaces supported by Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in Milwaukee reported they made at least one positive change to their tobacco use thanks to the 2018 rule …
November 6, 2020Advocates Celebrate ‘Mac’ on His 64-year Anniversary of Recovery
David “Mac” Macmaster’s father was an alcoholic and a smoker. His dad eventually quit drinking, but it might be no surprise that Mac also struggled with those addictions—including while he served in the Canadian Navy …
November 5, 2020Dr. Baker’s Novel Treatment Can Improve Craving and Anhedonia
A novel treatment can suppress significant withdrawal symptoms more effectively than the usual care, according to a UW-CTRI paper published in the journal Addiction. This innovative approach, developed by UW-CTRI Research Director Dr. Tim …
October 29, 2020Conlon Presents at State Virtual Conference
UW-CTRI Director of Research Administration Amy Conlon presented “Applying the Science and Art of Project Management to Public Health Initiatives” in August at the Wisconsin Public Health Association’s Virtual Statewide Conference. Conlon (right) highlighted five …
October 12, 2020JAMA Internal Medicine Paper: ‘Best’ Hospitals Should Report on their Tobacco Treatment
UW-CTRI Director Dr. Michael Fiore and his co-authors recently pointed out a weakness in the high-profile “Best Hospitals Honor Roll” published annually by U.S. News and World Report. Namely, that these hospitals aren’t reporting on …
October 12, 2020Dr. Mike Miller Collaborates with UW-CTRI to Help Smokers Quit
Dr. Mike Miller (left) has been advocating for free access to medications to help Medicaid members quit smoking, and a parade of support is following him. That includes UW-CTRI, the Wisconsin Medical Society (WMS), and …
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