UW Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention
UW-CTRI researchers have revised a questionnaire that researchers and clinicians can use to assess tobacco withdrawal. It’s called the Wisconsin Smoking Withdrawal Scale version 3 (WSWS 3) and it was published in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. Based on the Withdraw From Tobacco study, led by UW-CTRI Co-founder and Associate Director Dr. Tim Baker …
A new vaping product, the GeekVape Nano 3, offers a toggle switch that goes from one mode – in which the aerosol is first drawn into the mouth before being inhaled into the lungs – to a second mode that allows up to fivefold greater device airflow capacity. The company promises “bolder flavor and bigger …
A new product that concerns public health leaders is a device that resembles a pocket watch with a touchscreen akin to an Apple watch. It also contains nicotine. It’s a vaping device called Vaporesso Nano 5. Source: Vaporesso.com The company shows young adults using the product and markets the design options (such as “Yellow Satin,” …
When Alexa discovered she was pregnant, she knew it was time to quit smoking. She had seen the pamphlets and TV ads for the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line, and decided to try. Quit coaches helped her create a plan that worked for her and sent her a two-week supply of nicotine patches. “They really helped …
UW-CTRI Assistant Professor Dr. Jesse Kaye was one of three UW experts who presented to the community at a program called Badgers On Tap. These events are held in pubs, breweries, bars and other venues. A typical event includes 2-3 flash talks, Q&A, bingo and trivia. Jesse and colleagues presented about cannabis use. The talk, …
You can watch a free video on how to help those in the justice system address their tobacco use. It’s thanks to a collaboration between the UW-CTRI Outreach team and the Wisconsin Correctional Association (WCA). The WCA hosted the statewide virtual lunch webinar for professionals working with the justice-involved population. UW-CTRI Outreach Specialist Allie Gorrilla …
A new product available online that could affect public health is Mint Mates, a product from 7 Daze. They’re mints that look like breath fresheners or candy but also include nicotine. The products come in containers with 40 mints and are available in flavors such as grape, mango, menthol, spearmint and strawberry, and in either …
Lorraine Lathen, a revered advocate who for more than 20 years has helped Black people in the Milwaukee area avoid the harms of tobacco use, has officially joined UW-CTRI as a full-time employee. Lathen’s impact extends across Milwaukee and the state, where she has spent decades bringing together public health leaders, faith communities, policymakers and …
The National Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Recovery convened an expert committee to develop a national action plan that will help behavioral health centers nationwide. The goal is to empower people recovering from other addictions and mental illness while also addressing tobacco use. The Wisconsin Nicotine Treatment Integration Project (WiNTiP) has done this work statewide …
Alex had smoked for 29 years and had tried vaping on and off for a year. He attempted to quit several times – including going cold turkey, taking bupropion and even hypnosis. None of it held. Then he tried the Avenues study. Avenues offers help to those who both smoke and vape to either quit …