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Novel Research Techniques Used to Figure Out What Helps People Quit

Posted on October 21, 2022

Before attempting to quit, many people who smoke aren’t sure what they can do to make that attempt successful; after a quit attempt, they’re able to fall back on the strategies encouraged during cessation counseling. …

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BREATHE 2 Project 3 Begins in Clinics

Posted on August 3, 2022

Project 3 of the BREATHE 2 study has begun in participating clinics within the UW Health and Advocate Aurora Health systems. “We are offering patients who enroll in the study a package of different treatments …

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Options Study Completes Recruitment

Posted on May 4, 2022

UW-CTRI has completed recruitment for the Options Study. Participants in Madison and Milwaukee temporarily switch from just smoking to alternative products. These products include Juul e-cigarettes or cigarettes with very low nicotine (VLN) content. The …

Posted in 2022 Articles, Uncategorized

Pandemic: Appreciating Colleagues Who Worked In-Person

Posted on October 7, 2021

While all UW-CTRI employees are now back working in their offices in person, some colleagues have been doing so throughout much of the pandemic, even before vaccines were available. “I want to say on behalf …

Posted in 2021 Articles, Uncategorized

Opt-Out Strategy Helps More Inpatients Get Treatment

Posted on October 6, 2021

There are more ways to quit smoking, more resources to help people quit smoking, than ever, but people aren’t always given the chance to take advantage of these opportunities. A study published in Hospital Pharmacy examines …

Posted in 2021 Articles, Uncategorized

UW-CTRI Partners with AmeriCorps Recovery Coaches

Posted on July 8, 2021

UW-CTRI Regional Outreach Specialist Sarah Thompson recently presented a two-part training to recovery coaches at Marshfield Clinic Health System on how to help people quit tobacco use. The coaches are part of the Recovery Corps …

Posted in 2021 Articles, Uncategorized

Dr. Baker’s Novel Treatment Can Improve Craving and Anhedonia

Posted on October 29, 2020

  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 …

Posted in 2020 Articles, Uncategorized

Quit Line Offers Text Enrollment

Posted on August 6, 2020

For the first time, Wisconsin tobacco users can send a quick text to sign up for free services from the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line. People who want to quit smoking, vaping, or chewing nicotine can …

Posted in 2020 Articles, 2020 Releases, Uncategorized

Esteemed Researcher Dr. Robin Mermelstein Continues Collaboration with UW-CTRI

Posted on January 14, 2020

Dr. Robin Mermelstein’s connection with UW-CTRI goes back 20 years and continues on a new grant. “I feel incredibly honored to be part of the CTRI team,” she said. “They are the premiere experts in …

Posted in 2020 Articles, Uncategorized

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