Over the last 3 decades, there have been several fluctuations in opioid use patterns and prevalence estimates in the United States. The predominant opioid involved in overdose deaths shifted from prescription opioids in the 1990’s and early 2000’s, to heroin in 2010, and to synthetic opioids like fentanyl in 2013. Recent estimates suggest that about 70% of drug overdose deaths involve synthetic opioids other than methadone, with fentanyl accounting for the majority of these deaths. Since 2015, there has also been a steady increase in deaths involving both fentanyl and stimulants.

This...

BACKGROUND: Heated tobacco products along with electronic cigarettes represent the current trend in nicotine use. These novel products are appealing to teenagers and young adults especially. Generation Z representatives are characterized as native digital and internet users who are exposed to online marketing intensively including tobacco and nicotine products marketing. AIM: The purpose of this study was to explore how Generation Z perceives the promotional techniques of HTP products (IQOS and glo) in the Czech Republic.

METHODS: We conducted qualitative research using semi-structured...

INTRODUCTION: Smoking and tobacco products are long-term tolerated and socially accepted in many societies. In some socioeconomic groups and regions, this is considered standard practice. One of the ways to limit not only direct but also secondary smoking is an increase in the tax burden and an effective antismoking campaign. Adults exposed to secondhand smoke have a higher chance of acquiring coronary heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer as they age. Secondhand smoking has significant negative effects on the cardiovascular system and has been related to coronary heart disease and stroke in...

Antecedentes: El uso de cigarrillos electrónicos ha experimentado un aumento significativo a nivel mundial en los últimos años, y muchos países informan un aumento en los usuarios. Sin embargo, la forma en que las noticias africanas retratan este fenómeno sigue sin estar clara.

Métodos: Este estudio emplea un enfoque metodológico mixto para investigar este tema. La investigación se centra en artículos de noticias sobre el uso de cigarrillos electrónicos obtenidos de AllAfrica, un archivo de noticias africanas en línea. Un total de 38 noticias y artículos de opinión en línea publicados entre...

FUNDAMENTO: El tabaquismo y el consumo de alcohol son prácticas generalizadas y aceptadas legal y socialmente en muchas sociedades. Una de las herramientas comunes para reducir el consumo de estas drogas legales es el aumento de los precios. Los precios para los clientes incluyen impuestos (impuesto sobre el valor añadido e impuesto especial). Cientos de estudios de todo el mundo están interesados en el impacto de los impuestos y los precios en la demanda de productos de tabaco. Este tema también es relevante para los gobiernos de todos los países que intentan regular el consumo.

OBJETIVO: El...

Abstracto

Antecedentes y objetivos

Entre los países europeos, Francia está particularmente preocupada por el consumo de tabaco entre los adolescentes, especialmente en los entornos socioeconómicos desfavorecidos (SES). Medimos las contribuciones respectivas del tabaquismo de los padres y los arreglos de vida familiar a las disparidades sociales en el tabaquismo durante la adolescencia.

Un total de 13 314 adolescentes respondieron a un cuestionario en papel y pluma sobre su propio consumo de tabaco y el tabaquismo de sus padres.

Resultados

Los adolescentes que viven dentro de SES muy...

BACKGROUND:

Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) generate an aerosol by vaporising e-liquids that usually consist of propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycerine (VG), and other ingredients (water, nicotine, and flavours). The chemical and physical properties of these components have a significant effect on aerosol formation and must be identified in order to improve product attractiveness and assess the degree of health risks.

AIM:

The aim of this article is to provide a description of the composition of the e-liquid base and its impact on the physical properties of the liquid used...

BACKGROUND:

Heated tobacco products represent a new phenomenon, called novel tobacco products, and one that is not unique to the Czech market. These are electronic tobacco heating and aerosol-producing devices. Although studies on the prevalence of heated tobacco use are already available, patterns of use have not yet been sufficiently mapped.

AIM:

The aim of this article is to map and describe the patterns of heated tobacco use among adult tobacco users in the Czech Republic.

METHODS:

The study was conducted in the form of an online survey. Respondents were recruited through selected...

"There is increasing recognition of the negative environmental effects of tobacco products. However, further research, policy and public awareness are needed to address the environmental harms caused by the tobacco industry."

This editorial, published in addiction journal, explores the environmental impact of tobacco products and offers suggestions of ways that educational campaigns and different policies can 

The European Web Survey on Drugs1 collected data during March and May 2021 from people who use drugs, are aged 18 or older, and live in 21 EU and 9 non-EU countries including Lebanon. In this period, the populations in many European and neighbouring countries were experiencing COVID-19-related lockdown or restrictions. Unless otherwise indicated, the data presented here refer to the 274 respondents who reported having used at least one illicit drug in the 12 months prior to the survey (last 12 months of use) and live in Lebanon.

In summary

• Most survey respondents (93 %) reported using...

Fondo

Los líderes de los programas de control del tabaco pueden mejorar el uso de la evidencia en el desarrollo de programas y políticas al presentar evidencia a los formuladores de políticas con más frecuencia. Sin embargo, el conocimiento científico actual sobre lo que funciona es lento para llegar a los tomadores de decisiones. Discutimos nuestros esfuerzos para aprender y utilizar las preferencias de los líderes de control del tabaco para obtener evidencia, así como las técnicas de distribución, los productos de traducción y los resultados resultantes.

Métodos

Este trabajo es parte del...