Vaping Unveiled: Insights from Experts on E-Cigarettes
Episode Overview
E-cigarettes may be used for smoking cessation but come with risks. Understanding specific vaping devices is crucial for patient care. Assessing nicotine dependence helps tailor cessation support. The vaping product landscape evolves rapidly, impacting research and care. Effective communication with patients about vaping can improve outcomes.
One of the challenges of doing research in this area is that the product landscape evolves super rapidly.
Ready to dive into the hot topic of vaping? In this episode of The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine Podcast, Drs. Pam Ling and Maya Vijayaraghavan from UCSF join hosts Dr. Carolyn Chan and Dr. Ira Khrushanofskaya to unpack the latest insights on vaping. They explore whether e-cigarettes can help people quit smoking, the risks associated with vaping, and how to have meaningful conversations with patients about their vaping habits. Dr. Ling and Dr.
Vijayaraghavan bring their expertise in tobacco control to the table, offering practical advice for healthcare providers. They discuss the rapid evolution of vaping products and how it impacts patient care, emphasizing the importance of understanding the specifics of each device used by patients. The episode is packed with valuable tips on assessing nicotine dependence and offering appropriate cessation support, making it a must-listen for any healthcare professional dealing with substance use disorders.
So, if you're curious about how to tackle vaping in your practice or just want to stay updated on the latest trends, this episode has got you covered.