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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
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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Jan 31, 2025
Jan 31, 2025
16 min
We discuss the potential for using ENDS for smoking cessation and how this compares to conventional nicotine replacement therapies. We share some considerations as clinicians navigate the research on the efficacy of ENDS for conventional cigarette smoking cessation.
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Jan 31, 2025
Jan 31, 2025
16 min
We discuss the potential for using ENDS for smoking cessation and how this compares to conventional nicotine replacement therapies. We share some considerations as clinicians navigate the research on the efficacy of ENDS for conventional cigarette smoking cessation.
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Jan 31, 2025
Jan 31, 2025
13 min
The public health impact of ENDS use is complex, with potential benefits for smoking cessation among current smokers and risks such as nicotine addiction and chemical exposure for non-smokers. While current evidence suggests a net positive public health effect for smokers who switch to ENDS, long-term impacts are still uncertain.
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Jan 31, 2025
Jan 31, 2025
13 min
The public health impact of ENDS use is complex, with potential benefits for smoking cessation among current smokers and risks such as nicotine addiction and chemical exposure for non-smokers. While current evidence suggests a net positive public health effect for smokers who switch to ENDS, long-term impacts are still uncertain.
Click here to download the episode handout.
Jan 31, 2025
Jan 31, 2025
14 min
This episode describes the prevalence of ENDS use among active duty military and veterans, revealing a significant increase over time driven by factors such as perceived health benefits, alternative to smoking, and usage in smoke-free areas. Critical public health implications include potential fitness impacts in service members and possible harm reduction in veterans who smoke conventional cigarettes.
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Jan 31, 2025
Jan 31, 2025
14 min
This episode describes the prevalence of ENDS use among active duty military and veterans, revealing a significant increase over time driven by factors such as perceived health benefits, alternative to smoking, and usage in smoke-free areas. Critical public health implications include potential fitness impacts in service members and possible harm reduction in Veterans who smoke conventional cigarettes.
Click here to download the episode handout.
Jan 31, 2025
Jan 31, 2025
19 min
Tune in to learn about ENDS use among individuals with mental health and substance use diagnoses. We discuss research showing a correlation between mental health conditions like depression and anxiety and ENDS use, the potential bi-directionality of these relationships, and how perceptions of ENDS as less harmful may contribute to their use among those with mental health or substance use diagnoses.
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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.