Cognitive effects in midlife of long-term cannabis use
Across the United States, the landscape of cannabis use has shifted dramatically. What was once a tightly restricted substance has now become a booming multibillion-dollar industry, with 37 states legalizing […]
Health Effects of Smokeless Tobacco
While smokeless tobacco is often marketed as a “safer” alternative to cigarettes, the truth is that it carries serious health risks. These products still contain nicotine, which is addictive, and are […]
ENGAGE: Evidence-Based Strategies to Prevent Youth Substance Use
Youth substance use is a significant public health challenge in the United States, but importantly, it’s preventable. In 2024, surveys revealed that 9% of eighth graders, 16.9% of tenth graders, and […]
African American Communities Experience a Health Burden From Commercial Tobacco
Commercial tobacco continues to stand as one of the greatest barriers to health equity for African American communities. While overall smoking rates have declined across the country, African American people […]
Cancer and Tobacco
Tobacco use is a leading cause of preventable disease and death in the U.S., responsible for nearly 1 in 5 cancer diagnoses. All forms of tobacco—cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, and […]
Effect of cannabis smoking on lung function and respiratory symptoms
As cannabis use becomes increasingly common around the world, understanding its impact on lung health has become an urgent priority for both physicians and the public. While tobacco smoking has […]
Calls to Reassess Cannabis Risks: New Research Reported
Many people still believe marijuana is “safe” or that it’s impossible to get addicted, but research increasingly proves the opposite. Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is emerging as a serious public […]
Respiratory Care Settings and Smoking Cessation
Smoking is one of the leading causes of respiratory disease, impacting lung health at every stage of life. It is responsible for about 8 in 10 COPD-related deaths in the […]
How Tobacco Use Affects Oral Health
Cigarettes, cigars, hookah, e-cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco all negatively impact oral health, often in ways that are both painful and dangerous. Tobacco use is strongly linked to oral cancers, including […]
Does smoking marijuana increase the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
As marijuana use continues to rise, so do concerns about its long-term effects on lung health—particularly its link to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). While marijuana is the second most […]