As a clinician who treats veterans struggling with trauma, mental illness, and addiction, I’m careful about language. Words ...

It's tough to quit smoking and many people opt for substitutes like nicotine patches or gum to make the transition easier. But does that mean you're picking up another addiction? According to health ...

Vaping with nicotine has become commonplace. It can be used to stop smoking cigarettes, but it has several serious health risks. The long-term effects of vaping are unknown.

The image of cigarette smoking has been captured as cool and hip. The ladies of Sex and the City lit up on screen, as did Bruce Willis in Die Hard and so many other cool guys and girls. These images ...

AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – A new study led by UMass Amherst researcher Jamie Hartmann-Boyce has reviewed the potential of oral nicotine pouches as a tool to quit smoking, marking the first Cochrane ...

Nicotine gum, such as Nicorette (nicotine polacrilex), is a type of medicinal nicotine replacement therapy. It’s a smoking ...

Over the past two decades there’s been a significant shift in focus by the US government to reduce the impact of smoking on the nation’s health and the environment. In more recent times, there’s also ...

Nicotine is an addictive substance found in cigarettes and some vaping devices. Over time, continued nicotine use can lead to long-term brain changes. Nicotine is the active ingredient in tobacco, ...