American Society of Addiction Medicine
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Lead: Smoking changes adaptive immunity with persistent effects
Lead: Smoking changes adaptive immunity with persistent effects
Lead: Smoking changes adaptive immunity with persistent effects
Tuesday 27th February 2024
Explore how smoking affects immunity long-term, quitting benefits, e-cigarettes, alcohol abuse detection, and drug overdose trends in this insightful episode.
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Get the buttons here!Smoking's Long-term Impact on Immunity and Other Substance Use Revelations
Episode Overview
- Smoking has long-term effects on adaptive immunity.
- Quitting smoking reduces mortality rates at any age.
- E-cigarettes may aid tobacco cessation but not overall nicotine cessation.
- Hair samples are more reliable than blood tests for detecting alcohol abuse.
- Drug overdose deaths from non-injection routes are rising.
Even after you stop smoking, your body's ability to fight off infections and diseases could still be compromised
This episode of 'This Week in Addiction Medicine' from ASAM covers a range of fascinating studies that shed light on the impact of smoking and other substances on health. Claire Rasmussen leads the discussion, starting with a study published in Nature that reveals how smoking affects both innate and adaptive immune responses. Interestingly, while the innate immune response returns to normal after quitting, the adaptive immune response remains altered for the long term.
This means even after you stop smoking, your body's ability to fight off infections and diseases could still be compromised. Who knew a cigarette could have such lasting effects? The episode also dives into a study from the New England Journal of Medicine, showing that quitting smoking at any age significantly reduces mortality rates. The earlier you quit, the better, but it's never too late to benefit from putting out that last cigarette.
Another highlight is the discussion on electronic nicotine delivery systems, or e-cigarettes, which seem to help people quit tobacco but might not be as effective if you're trying to kick all nicotine products. This episode doesn't just stop at smoking; it also looks at alcohol abuse detection methods, comparing blood and hair samples to find the most reliable way to diagnose alcohol use.
Plus, there's an eye-opening segment on how drug overdose deaths have shifted in method, with a noticeable rise in deaths from smoking and snorting drugs instead of injecting them. Lastly, the episode covers a Washington State initiative that successfully expanded access to medication treatment for opioid use disorders, highlighting the effectiveness of their hub-and-spoke network model. This is packed with valuable information for anyone interested in addiction medicine or looking to understand more about the impacts of substance use.
Tune in to gain insights and stay informed!