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Odds & ENDS is an educational podcast series created by the VISN 1 Tobacco Treatment Program to help keep clinicians informed on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). The series covers the latest research and clinical recommendations on e-cigarettes, vaping, and other emerging nicotine products. Episodes provide overviews of ENDS components, regulations, prevalence, health risks, and considerations for tobacco cessation. The goal of this series is to prepare VA healthcare providers to address patient questions and offer guidance for evidence-based decision making on these rapidly evolving products. Continuing education is provided for VA employees in partnership with VA Northeast Consortia (VANEC) for VISNs 1, 2, 4, 5.
Episodes
Feb 24, 2025
Feb 24, 2025
2 min
Get a sneak peek at ODDS and ENDS, the flexible learning series helping VA providers stay informed about Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems. This trailer shows you how to access the learning series in a format that works for you.
Jan 31, 2025
Jan 31, 2025
16 min
Tune in to learn about the rising prevalence of THC vaping, especially among young adults. We will also describe the associated mental and physical health risks, including its potential link to EVALI, a serious lung condition.
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Jan 31, 2025
Jan 31, 2025
16 min
Tune in to learn about the rising prevalence of THC vaping, especially among young adults. We will also describe the associated mental and physical health risks, including its potential link to EVALI, a serious lung condition.
Click here to download the episode handout.
Jan 31, 2025
Jan 31, 2025
17 min
Because research on behavioral interventions for individuals seeking to reduce or cease their ENDS use is in its infancy, we discuss the transferability of tobacco cessation interventions to ENDS. we will cover the importance of psychoeducation on nicotine use, behavioral change strategies, and mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies to support ENDS cessation.
Click here to download the episode handout.
Jan 31, 2025
Jan 31, 2025
17 min
Because research on behavioral interventions for individuals seeking to reduce or cease their ENDS use is in its infancy, we discuss the transferability of tobacco cessation interventions to ENDS. we will cover the importance of psychoeducation on nicotine use, behavioral change strategies, and mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies to support ENDS cessation.
Click here to download the episode handout.
Jan 31, 2025
Jan 31, 2025
17 min
Starting the treatment conversation with patients who use ENDS doesn’t have to be scary. In this episode, we focus on brief interventions to motivate patients to cut back on ENDS use, highlighting the use of motivational interviewing techniques, which may increase readiness for change and reduce nicotine vaping.
Click here to download the episode handout.
Jan 31, 2025
Jan 31, 2025
17 min
Starting the treatment conversation with patients who use ENDS doesn’t have to be scary. In this episode, we focus on brief interventions to motivate patients to cut back on ENDS use, highlighting the use of motivational interviewing techniques, which may increase readiness for change and reduce nicotine vaping.
Click here to download the episode handout.
Jan 31, 2025
Jan 31, 2025
12 min
Listen in to learn how to assess ENDS use in patients, including evaluating the amount and frequency of nicotine intake and understanding psychological and behavioral indicators of dependence. Additionally, we will discuss the limitations of existing nicotine dependence measures in assessing ENDS use.
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Odds & ENDS
Acknowledgements: Odds & ENDS with Dr. Jonathan K. Lee and Dr. Ariel Laudermith is brought to you by VISN 1 Tobacco Treatment through a grant awarded by Pfizer. Research and science writing by Dr. Kerry Kinney. We thank Dr. Alexandria Lindvig-Springborn and Dr. Sophie Schuyler for their input on the development and conceptualization of this learning series. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our producer, Patrick Kirby. We thank the team at Billerica Access TV, whose facilities and team were crucial in hosting and helping us piece together this learning series. Continuing education and marketing is made possible through support of Cathy Tenerowicz, MBA and Keith Ortiz from VISN 1 Education, and Jason Trojnar from VA Northeast Consortia (VANEC). Design by BELdesigns. Music Cool Revenge by Jeremy Blake.