Electronic Cigarettes: The truths and myths
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Written by: Jin Yoon, PhD
Cigarette smoking continues to be a significant public health issue in the United States. The introduction of e-cigarettes in the past decade has resulted in myriad of both positive and negative feeling and responses.
On one hand, some fear that e-cigarettes may usher in a new generation of people addicted to nicotine. On the other hand, some see e-cigarettes as potential answer for individuals that can’t stop smoking traditional cigarettes.
At the 11th Annual Psychiatry Update Conference, Jin Yoon, PhD, will provide an overview of how e-cigarettes work, how they have changed over time, and highlight some of the important health-related issues and concerns regarding e-cigarettes, including recent cases concerning lung damage linked to e-cigarettes.
He will also explore the potential utility of e-cigarettes in helping people move away from smoking, particularly among sub-populations that have historically have difficulty quitting, such as individuals with schizophrenia.
Want to hear Yoon’s full lecture on e-cigarettes? Register for the 11th Annual Psychiatry Update Conference today! For a full list of speakers and topics, as well as registration information, visit go.uth.edu/update. Be sure to register before Feb. 1 to take advantage of our early bird pricing special.