Odds & ENDS: Insights on E-cigs for Healthcare Professionals

Audio - Ep14 Vaping THC Oil

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 [http://vanec.performax3.com/content/visn01_tc/documents/Odds_ENDS_Handout_E14.pdf] to download the episode handout.

Audio - Ep13 Behavioral Counseling for ENDS

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 [http://vanec.performax3.com/content/visn01_tc/documents/Odds_ENDS_Handout_E13.pdf] to download the episode handout.

Audio - Ep12 ENDS Treatment: Starting the Conversation

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 [http://vanec.performax3.com/content/visn01_tc/documents/Odds_ENDS_Handout_E12.pdf] to download the episode handout.

Audio - Ep11 Assessing ENDS Use

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. Click here [http://vanec.performax3.com/content/visn01_tc/documents/Odds_ENDS_Handout_E11.pdf] to download the episode handout.

Audio - Ep10 ENDS Role in Smoking Cessation - Efficacy/Smoking Reduction

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. Click here [http://vanec.performax3.com/content/visn01_tc/documents/Odds_ENDS_Handout_E10.pdf] to download the episode handout.