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Evaluating the Effect of the JUUL2 System With 5 Flavors on Cigarette Smoking and Tobacco Product Use Behaviors Among Adults Who Smoke Cigarettes: 6-Week Actual Use Study Open
Background Adults who switch completely from smoking cigarettes to using electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) substantially reduce their exposure to toxicants and carcinogens that are associated with smoking-related diseases. Object…
View article: Randomized experimental test of a reduced-exposure message for an e-cigarette: comprehension and related misperceptions
Randomized experimental test of a reduced-exposure message for an e-cigarette: comprehension and related misperceptions Open
Completely switching from cigarette smoking to electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) reduces exposure to toxic substances. Yet, many smokers believe that ENDS are at least as harmful as smoking, making them less likely to switch from…
Evaluating the Effect of the JUUL2 System With 5 Flavors on Cigarette Smoking and Tobacco Product Use Behaviors Among Adults Who Smoke Cigarettes: 6-Week Actual Use Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Adults who switch completely from smoking cigarettes to using electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) substantially reduce their exposure to toxicants and carcinogens that are associated with smoking-related diseases. OBJECT…
View article: Randomized Experimental Test of a Reduced-Exposure Message for an E-cigarette: Comprehension and Related Misperceptions
Randomized Experimental Test of a Reduced-Exposure Message for an E-cigarette: Comprehension and Related Misperceptions Open
Switching from cigarette smoking to electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) reduces exposure to toxic substances. Yet, many smokers believe ENDS are at least as harmful as smoking, making them less likely to switch from cigarettes to E…
View article: Comparison of biomarkers of exposure among US adult smokers, users of electronic nicotine delivery systems, dual users and nonusers, 2018–2019
Comparison of biomarkers of exposure among US adult smokers, users of electronic nicotine delivery systems, dual users and nonusers, 2018–2019 Open
The harm caused by cigarette smoking is overwhelmingly due to byproducts of tobacco combustion. Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) provide nicotine to users without combustion, and may support tobacco harm reduction among cigarett…
Higher Sales of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) in the US Are Associated with Cigarette Sales Declines, according to a Trend Break Analysis Open
Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) are a potentially lower-risk tobacco product that could help smokers switch completely away from cigarettes. However, the lack of strong evidence to date of a measurable, population-level effect …
US adult smokers’ perceived relative risk on ENDS and its effects on their transitions between cigarettes and ENDS Open
Background Perceived risk reduction motivates smokers to switch to electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). This research examines US smokers’ relative risk perceptions and their prospective association with various behavioral stages o…
The Adult JUUL Switching and Smoking Trajectories (ADJUSST) Study: Methods and Analysis of Loss-to-Follow-up Open
Objectives: The Adult JUUL System User Switching and Smoking Trajectories (ADJUSST) study assessed the smoking and JUUL use trajectories of adults who purchased JUUL. In this paper, we describe study methods, characterize the sample, and a…
Surveillance of Diversion and Nonmedical Use of Extended-Release Prescription Amphetamine and Oral Methylphenidate in the United States Open
This article examines rates of nonmedical use and diversion of extended-release amphetamine and extended-release oral methylphenidate in the United States. Prescription dispensing data were sourced from retail pharmacies. Nonmedical use da…
Dependence on e‐cigarettes and cigarettes in a cross‐sectional study of US adults Open
Background and aims Cigarette smoking often results in nicotine dependence. With use of electronic cigarettes as an alternative source of nicotine, it is important to assess dependence associated with e‐cigarette use. This study assesses d…
Trends in serious quit attempts in the United States, 2009–14 Open
Background and aims Quitting smoking is the most potent way to reduce the health risks associated with smoking cigarettes, and public health objectives in the United States include dramatic increases in the proportion of smokers making a s…
Testing of Candidate Icons to Identify Acetaminophen-Containing Medicines Open
Adding icons on labels of acetaminophen-containing medicines could help users identify the active ingredient and avoid concomitant use of multiple medicines containing acetaminophen. We evaluated five icons for communication effectiveness.…