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Research presents promising new treatment plan for nicotine addiction

The results of a recent clinical trial has found a potential new treatment option for nicotine addiction, and it’s available at pharmacies. The study, led by Monash University… found smokers treated with both varenicline (Champix) and nicotine lozenges had an 84% higher chance of quitting than those taking varenicline alone. Smokers are advised to consult …

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Pregnant Women using e-cigarettes to quit smoking, research finds

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Groundbreaking research has uncovered the number of pregnant women in New South Wales using e-cigarettes. Until now, there’s been little research and evidence on the risks of vaping while pregnant. The study found around 1.24% of pregnant Australians are turning to vaping as a way to quit smoking, and young women are among the most …

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What’s happening with Australia’s shifting drug habits?

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New data shows how Australians are using legal and illicit drugs in their daily lives. Long-running campaigns to educate on the dangers of smoking appear to be paying off, with less than 1 in 10 people using tobacco daily. At the same time, vaping has shot up, and there’s little change in the use of …

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Nearly a quarter of Australians with a disability smoke, study finds

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A recent study is recommending policymakers implement new strategies to reduce the high smoking rate of Australians with disabilities. Health experts from Flinders University and Cancer Council NSW found nearly a quarter of Australians with disabilities smoke, compared to around 12% of able-bodied people. Image: Image: Supplied/ Flinders University Produced By: Toni Pankaluic Featured In …

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One in 4 Australians with disabilities smoke: research

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A study has found there aren’t enough tailored resources available for people with disabilities who are trying to quit smoking. The research from Flinders University and the Cancer Council shows one in four, or 25 percent of people with disabilities smoke, compared to 12.5 per cent for the overall population. Image: Photo by GRAS …

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Federal government needs to regulate tobacco licensing fees

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A new research published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health found a link between the increase of tobacco licensing fees and the decrease of tobacco retailers. The case study was South Australia, which increased the tobacco licensing from A$13 to A$200 in 2007, and since then, a 24 per cent decrease …

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Teen smoking on the rise

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The Cancer Council of Victoria has released alarming new data revealing three times increase in tobacco smoking among 14 to 17-year-olds within a span of four years. Teenagers are currently grappling with the challenge of quitting vaping and smoking. This trial will require professional support from health practitioners such as Quitline, local pharmacists, and general …

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Smokenders Give Their Take On Banning Menthol Cigarettes

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The Federal government are taking a new approach to halving the number of Australian smokers, by introducing a ban on menthol smoking products as well as tighter restrictions around vapes. The changes have the attention of Smokenders, an organisation that strives to find positive ways to quit smoking. Image: Image: Shutterstock: patpitchaya Produced By: …

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