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A literature review of tobacco and cannabis co-use and cancer risk, including a nationwide assessment of cannabis legalization, and examination of co-use among young adults in Texas
Nicholas Truong; Brian Carter; Hien Nguyen PhD; Caroline North PhD; and Jennifer Cofer DrPH, MPH, CHES
Dr. Jennifer Cofer acted as a mentor for the poster.
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A literature review on implementing tobacco-free hiring policies at major health systems; and MD Anderson’s experience.
MacKenzie Toliver BS; Brian Carter JD; Mehwish Javaid MS; and Jennifer Cofer DrPH, MPH, CHES
This literature review seeks to provide a comprehensive analysis of the ethical considerations, health outcomes, and organizational impacts associated with tobacco-free hiring policies in healthcare settings.
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Comparing Baseline Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Tobacco Use and Cessation Among Providers at Substance Use Treatment Centers and Medical Healthcare Centers in Rural and/or Medically Underserved Areas of Texas
Sriya N. Kakarla, Brian J. Carter, Ammar D. Siddiqi, Maggie Britton, Tzuan A. Chen, Isabel Martinez Leal, Teresa Williams, Kathleen Casey, Hector Sanchez, and Lorraine Reitzel
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Exploring the Impact of Topiramate and Smoking Abstinence on Affect in Smokers with Alcohol Use Disorder
Ferdous Abdul Qudus, Yong Cui, Jason Robinson, and Paul Cinciripini
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Impact of Alcohol Use Disorder on Ability to Quit Smoking: A Cohort Study
Janet Albarran, Maher Karam-Hage, George Krypiotakis, Jason D. Robinson, Jennifer A. Minnix, Diane Beneventi, Janice A. Blalock, and Paul M. Cinciripini
The study aims to investigate the relationship between alcohol use disorder (DSM-IV alcohol abuse) and ability to quit smoking at the end of treatment among adult cancer patients, who enrolled in MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Tobacco Research and Treatment Program (TRTP). The findings could lead to more effective and integrated treatment strategies and encourage clinicians to include combined pharmacological and behavioral interventions to treat dual substance use.
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The Role of Depression on the Ability to Achieve Smoking Abstinence
Arian Mohammadyar, Maher Karam-Hage, George Kypriotakis, Jason D. Robinson, Jennifer A. Minnix, Diane Beneventi, Janice A. Blalock, and Paul M. Cinciripini
We investigated how depression affects smoking abstinence among cancer patients who participated in MD Anderson Cancer Center's Tobacco Research and Treatment Program (TRTP), assessing outcomes three months post-enrollment. We also compared the likelihood of abstaining from smoking while accounting for nicotine dependence measured by the Fagerström Test for Cigarette Dependence (FTCD). The findings aimed to guide clinical practices in optimizing treatment of tobacco use disorder (TUD) to improve abstinence rates. Integrating comprehensive treatments for depression alongside standard TUD treatment holds promise for improving overall abstinence outcomes.
