Join us for a webinar focused on how pediatricians can help youth quit using tobacco and nicotine products. Our experts will address the basics of tobacco cessation and answer frequently asked questions. This presentation will also include live Q&A to support clinicians on their tobacco cessation journey. Register now!
Presented by Bonnie Carleton, MCHES of the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence. We will describe the popular tobacco & nicotine products that are available to consumers today, as well as the known and potential health risks that they cause. We will also examine the history of tobacco products and how they’ve been marketed throughout the […]
Overview: ADHD is a brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention, impulsivity and/or excessive activity, which interferes with functioning or development. Some people with ADHD only have problems with one of the behaviors, while others have a combination. An appealing short-term effect of nicotine is that it helps with the ability to focus. […]
Overview: Electronic cigarettes entered the United States tobacco market in the early part of the 21st century. The early e-cigarettes were modeled after the chemistry of conventional cigarettes and were not efficient nicotine delivery devices. The e-liquid used “free base” nicotine that had adversive side effects. In 2015, JUUL launched and “re-invented” the e-cigarette, by […]
Join Parents Against Vaping and Dr. Jonathan Avery, Vice Chair of Addiction Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College, for an evidence-based discussion on the intersection of nicotine, youth mental health, and practical strategies parents can use to support their children — without judgment, fear, or blame. You’ll learn how to: Understand the connection between nicotine use, […]
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