While smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death among US Veterans, only 70 to 90 percent of Vets are ready to quit smoking when offered help. Researchers from UW-CTRI and the VA …
Month: February 2025
BREATHE 2 Participant Having a Whale of Time Being Smoke-Free
Susan had smoked off and on for 40-some years and mentioned to her doctor that she wanted to quit. One day, the BREATHE 2 postcard arrived in her mail. “That’s how I found out about …
SRNT: UW-CTRI to Present in New Orleans
UW-CTRI colleagues will present at the upcoming Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 2025 Annual Conference in New Orleans March 13-15. Here’s a rundown of UW-CTRI participation. Symposia Dr. Adrienne Johnson, chair. Pre-Conference Workshop #3: …
How Ego Networks Affect Vaping in Fraternities
Researchers from the Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle—as well as from UW-CTRI and Texas A&M—recently published a paper in the Journal of American College Health on how college fraternity members’ social networks relate to vaping. …
UW-CTRI Media Roundup
UW-CTRI once again lassoed headlines locally and nationally. Saddle up! Nicotine Regulation Science News interviewed Dr. Megan Piper regarding a proposed rule by the FDA to regulate the nicotine in cigarettes below addictive levels. Science …