Study Shows One Cessation Counseling Call is No Better than Mailed Materials

March 26, 2009 9:13 AM by terryb
Terry Bush, Research Scientist, Clinical Behavioral Sciences:   Reading the results of the study, “‘Real-World’ Effectiveness of Reactive Telephone Counseling for Smoki... [More]
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E-Cigarettes Still Lack Evidence as Safe Alternative

March 25, 2009 8:30 AM by kenw
Ken Wassum, Senior Product Manager, Tobacco:   Does the electronic cigarette, commonly called the E-cig, hold promise for a healthier alternative to smoked tobacco?  Or, is it poten... [More]
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The Right to Hookah?

March 23, 2009 2:04 PM by ryanc
Ryan Crawford, Quit Coach Supervisor, Service Delivery:   The state of Virginia is following suit with many other states and is expected to enact a smoking ban. This ban, as with other s... [More]
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Dollar Menu Dilemma

March 18, 2009 3:34 PM by jessew
Jesse Warwick, Director of Creative Services:   This year was my first holiday party. I have the great honor of sitting right next to the company party planner, so I knew all the details... [More]
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A Daughter's Perspective

March 17, 2009 11:29 AM by crystalm
Crystal Mackay, Scheduling and Workflow Associate:   “Did ya bring my snoose?” were the first words out of his mouth.  Not something you’d expect to hear from some... [More]
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Update from Mumbai: Treatment Rajastan Style

March 13, 2009 10:09 AM by kenw
Ken Wassum, Senior Product Manager:   One might not think that asking a young man for directions while standing in a hotel courtyard in Jaisalmer, Rajhastan in northern India would lead ... [More]
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Update from Mumbai: Cessation is the Red-Headed Stepchild

March 11, 2009 8:20 AM by kenw
Ken Wassum, Senior Product Manager:   Neglecting that “red-headed stepchild” has historically proved itself as unwise. Tobacco dependence treatment, often referred to as &quo... [More]
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Update from Mumbai: We Must Do Better

March 10, 2009 8:19 AM by kenw
Ken Wassum, Senior Product Manager:   Here in India at the 14th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control is center stage.  The WHO FCTC is ... [More]
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Update from Mumbai: Smoking is an Offense

March 09, 2009 8:50 AM by kenw
Ken Wassum, Senior Product Manager:   In this city of nearly 20 million people, there is order to the chaos if you pay attention.  Cars, taxis (by the millions), bicycles, carts, an... [More]
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Free & Clear Attends 14th World Conference on Tobacco or Health in Mumbai

March 05, 2009 2:51 PM by erint
Erin Thompson, Marketing Manager:   Next week, thought leaders in the tobacco cessation industry will gather together in Mumbai, India for the 14th annual World Conference on Tobacco or ... [More]
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