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"Profits come from the people who use it a lot." CAMH Senior Scientist Dr. Michael Chaiton spoke with Ian Hanomansing about how #cannabis legalization has led to increased use and incentivized companies to target dependent users to make a profit. LISTEN: cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

Introducing the #stopcannabischallenge: a new app that challenges people to test how strong their addiction to cannabis is. Now available on ios and android. Please share widely and feedback welcome! #CannabisCommunity #weedlife #addiction

Want to quit smoking? 🚭 Help us test QuitBet, WayBetter's newest game! Download the QuitBet app and join our NIH-funded study here: quit.bet Next game starts Nov 13 (join by Nov 8). Please share and retweet! #quitsmoking

Both the UK and New Zealand have now made moves, to eventually ban all smoking and tobacco use. In the UK, the proposed law would make it illegal for anyone born after January 1, 2009 – to buy a tobacco product – ever. With Canada being one of the world leaders in warning of the

Should Canada follow the U.K. and New Zealand’s lead to ban smoking?

Profoundly depressing. New NZ coalition government announces intent to repeal world-leading smokefree legislation and so increase preventable death, disease and suffering. The tobacco industry will be delighted. healthcoalition.org.nz/repeal-of-smok…

'In one moment of political deal-making, New Zealand’s international reputation as a leader in tobacco control has been shattered' writes Prof Chris Bullen. thepost.co.nz/a/nz-news/3501…

Justin is a fantastic person/scientist and any department would be LUCKY to have them - so throw some job opportunities their way 👇

Hey #epitwitter! The SER Mid-Year Meeting is going to be *in person* in Toronto on March 8 2024! cc Laura Rosella Gone Hilary Brown Sonia Grandi, PhD Michael Chaiton David Fisman Jeff Kwong @SmithBrendanT @SarahCarsley Zahra Shakeri Dr. Andrea C. Tricco Brice Batomen

Awesome paper by Marcus Munafò I really wish the associations between cigarette smoking and depression and anxiety were more clear We need more research on this important topic SRNT Nicotine & Tobacco Research Journal academic.oup.com/ntr/article/19…

Long 🧵1/ The tobacco industry & its cronies’ key arguments (uncritically echoed by the coalition government) for repealing smokefree legislation are that reducing tobacco retailer nos & denicotinising tobacco products will greatly increase retail crime & the black market.

FEB 1 | 1PM #MasseyDialogues on Substance Use Disorder and Stigma with Senior Fellow Akwasi Owusu-Bempah, Drs. Tianna Costa & Michael Chaiton. Moderated by @SetayeshYazdan4. The panel will in person and via #livestream. Workshop in person only. CAMH tinyurl.com/22scakpb

“Prohibiting menthol in cigarettes would mean over 18.5 million menthol cigarette smokers ages 12 and older in the U.S. would have a better shot at quitting." — Robert Califf, commissioner of U.S. FDA. Read about the official's efforts to ban menthol here: politico.com/news/2024/02/1…

Dr. Lawson Eng discusses the value of smoking cessation during therapy for #SCLC at #TTLC24. Improved outcomes in various settings. Not all patients with lung cancer smoke, but for those who do, cessation is important.

Was honoured to be one of the presenters in the health effects of vaping symposium, thanks to Sherald for organizing, to @drpselby, Sherald, and Ann McNeill for wonderful presentations, and to my mentors Michael Chaiton and Robert Schwartz for guidance.#SRNT2024

Congratulations to Dave Hammond for your ⁦SRNT⁩ Award 🎉!!

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We're thrilled about Dr. Notley's appointment as the next Editor-in-Chief Nicotine & Tobacco Research Journal, starting January 2025! Congratulations, Caitlin! #SRNT #NicotineResearch #TobaccoResearch Caitlin Notley

Elon Musk Grok The medical harms from nicotine consumption derive primarily and overwhelmingly from whether inhaled smoke is the delivery vehicle. Example source (from CAMH @drpselby Michael Chaiton and funded by Health Canada and PHAC): Vaping and Electronic Cigarette Toxicity Overview and