Our review highlights conversational agents as a patient-centered tool to support improved outcomes in people with diabetes. Additional trials are needed to address bias, safety underreporting, and lack of long-term follow-up. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40840786/

The STOP program is helping thousands quit smoking, with 30% success at the 6-month mark! It’s the largest smoking cessation program in Canada, reaching over 450,000 people. Start your journey today! intrepidlab.ca/en/stop/abou... #QuitSmoking #STOPProgram #Health

Did you know that youth (ages 12 to 21) across Ontario can get support with vaping/nicotine use, alcohol use, substance use, and/or technology use. Check out www.youthvast.ca for more information. #stopsmoking

📖How long does it take to #quitsmoking on Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)? Our new paper shows that, in formal treatment, people are likeliest to quit in first few weeks. For short treatment periods, it might be best to offer them early if #NRT isn’t working. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40815911/

Big summer for STOP! 🚭 Since May 1, 2025: ➡️10 organizations joined ➡️7 Long Term Care (LTC) Homes expressed interest ➡️80 new implementers trained ➡️12,000+ people got FREE NRT! Ask your doctor how to join our growing community 💙Learn more: intrepidlab.ca/en/stop/abou...

Great news! 🎉 The updated Lower-Risk Nicotine Use Guidelines are now available in French! Packed with evidence-based tips, these guidelines help clinicians and clients reduce harm from various nicotine products. Check it out and share: intrepidlab.ca/en/lower-ris...

👉Trivia Question: True or False: Nicotine itself causes cancer. Answer > See the graphic below!

Got an end-of-summer goal? Thinking about #quittingsmoking? Join the #STOPprogram and get free nicotine patches, gum, lozenges & more. - Option 1: Join NDC Clinic @CAMH - Option 2: Ask your care provider if they offer STOP - Option 3: Try STOP on the Net (online, no counseling)

New research from Ontario's STOP smoking cessation program shows how chronic pain impacts quitting. Key findings listed in the visual abstract. Read more here: doi.org/10.1093/ntr/...

The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care has released its latest evidence-based guideline for helping adults quit smoking. Learn how to bring the most current and effective approaches into your practice today: canadiantaskforce.ca/guidelines/p...

Thinking of quitting? Here's what happens when you do in: 8 hrs: CO levels drop, oxygen rises 24 hrs: Heart attack risk starts to drop 1–2 weeks: Breath + body odor improves 1 yr: Heart disease risk cut in half Call your doctor and Join STOP today! #STOPprogram #quitsmoking

Despite its benefits,#smokingcessation support is inconsistent across cancer centres. Our study funded by @ccsresearch.bsky.social found training & education, evaluations, interactive assistance, support, & care partner relationship-building can help close this gap. Study: doi.org/10.1177/1073...

We are excited to share that our summer trainee, Kristen Kyone, won the best poster award at the Summer Undergraduate Research Program's Research Day last week at the University of Toronto.

We found people with a chronic pain diagnosis were less likely to quit smoking after receiving nicotine replacement therapy in primary care settings. Opioid use was also independently associated with reduced odds of quitting. Read more here: doi.org/10.1093/ntr/...

Take your first step today to #quitsmoking and join STOP Program to get the support you need: intrepidlab.ca/en/stop/ #smokingcessation #QuitNow

A scoping review of interventions in mental health settings found that integrated care models can enhance accessibility to primary care as well as increase preventative care screening rates. Learn more: www.frontiersin.org/journals/hea...

Need group support on your quit journey? Nicotine Dependence Clinic offers virtual & in-person groups for stress management, relapse prevention & skill-building. Contact our clinic directly & join the community! intrepidlab.ca/en/Pages/NDC... #STOPprogram #QuitSupport

Register Now for the 2025 TEACH Foundational Health Educator Workshop! Strengthen your skills in health promotion & education, communication, educational interventions, resource management, & program evaluation in this two-day interactive workshop. Register: teach.camhx.ca/moodle/enrol...

Registration Now Open for July TEACH Educational Rounds: Insights on Youth Vaping: Trends, Health Effects and Youth Informed Interventions with Dr. Trisha Tulloch 🗓️ Wednesday, July 31, 2025 🕘 12–1 pm ET Register here: redcap.link/JULYTEReg

Helping people navigate nicotine use? The updated version of Lower-Risk Nicotine Use Guidelines (LRNUG) provides recommendations, summary statements, & harm reduction tools to support informed choices. Access here: intrepidlab.ca/en/Documents...

Missed our June TEACH Educational Rounds? Watch the recording of an insightful discussion on Vaping presented by Dr. Peter Selby from INTREPID Lab at CAMH and Dr. Milan Khara from Vancouver Coastal Health! www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0Ms...

Looking to support commercial tobacco cessation in First Nations communities? The IT'S TIME toolkit offers culturally-relevant resources to support reduction or quitting. Explore the toolkit here: intrepidlab.ca/en/teach/pra...

📣INTREPID Lab Newsletter Volume 5 has just been released and is packed with updates and exciting work our team is doing! Learn about the newest developments in smoking and vaping cessation here: shorturl.at/0ohRN

This protocol paper outlines the designs and procedures of several interdisciplinary projects that are linked to the Cognitive Dysfunction in the Addictions (CDiA) program. Read here: www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...

Trying to quit smoking? You don’t have to figure it all out alone. The STOP Program has a full library of free self-help resources—from stress & sleep tips to videos, nutrition guides, and quit planning tools. Explore here 👉 intrepidlab.ca/en/Pages/Pat...

Canadian health and social service providers experience several challenges in managing and treating patients with long COVID. Read this article for recommendations and approaches in addressing the ongoing symptoms of this chronic condition: bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

In our systematic review, we examine demographic and environmental factors associated with intention to quit vaping, attempting to quit vaping, and vaping abstinence. Check out the findings! Read the full article here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

One powerful example of the #STOPProgram impact comes from a recent message received from a partner practitioner. Learn more about the STOP implementer community here: intrepidlab.ca/en/stop/stop...

Have you tried making a change to your health but felt like you were not getting anywhere? Learn tips on how to effectively plan and reach your goals by setting SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely)

Are you thinking about making changes to improve your health and well-being, but are not sure where to start? Agenda mapping is a tool that can help you recognize the changes that are most important to you so you can start making those changes.

Register Now for the 2025 TEACH Foundational Health Educator Workshop! Strengthen your skills in health promotion & education, communication, educational interventions, resource management, & program evaluation in this two-day, highly interactive workshop. Register: teach.camhx.ca/moodle/cours...

As we mark #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth, we are highlighting IT’S TIME toolkits, a collaboration between evidence-based resources and Indigenous ways of learning, that provide practitioners and community members with culturally relevant commercial tobacco cessation tools shorturl.at/QM87k

May 31st is #WorldNoTobaccoDay, a day to highlight the harms of commercial tobacco use & to encourage quit attempts among people who smoke or vape. At INTREPID Lab, we’re helping Canadians break the cycle of addiction and quit smoking & vaping through our FREE #STOPProgram: intrepidlab.ca/en/stop

Quitting Smoking? You've got options. If NRT is not your thing, #Varenicline is another highly effective option. Talk to your healthcare provider to see what’s right for you. Learn more about Varenicline: shorturl.at/VpGFR

One of our team members, Katelynd Abreu, shared this beautiful sunrise in solidarity with #CAMHSunriseChallenge – the annual peer-to-peer fundraising event at @camhnews.bsky.social By rising early, we are showing people that there is light after the darkness. Donate here: shorturl.at/4dFYU

Registration Now Open for June TEACH Educational Rounds: Ask the Expert: A Vaping Q&A 📆 June 22nd 🕘 12-1 pm EST Register here: redcap.link/JUNE2025TERReg

Summer is a time for new beginnings! ☀️ Take your first step today to #quitsmoking and receive free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (#NRT) conveniently mailed directly to your home: intrepidlab.ca/en/stop/stop... #SOTNprogam #smokingcessation #QuitNow

Proud to highlight one of our Research Trainees, Anuijan, who recently received the Alan Wu Poster Competition Honourable Mention for his outstanding presentation during the IMS Scientific Day. This recognition is a testament to his rigorous scientific thinking & commitment to advancing knowledge.

Thinking about quitting smoking? Support is available. The STOP Program offers up to 26 weeks of free NRT through participating 402 sites across Ontario. Check with your local Family Health Team or Community Health Centre to see if they’re a STOP site. Learn More: intrepidlab.ca/en/stop/abou...

A special shout out to the 1,100+ nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and registered practical nurses who contribute to the #STOPprogram. Thank you for the amazing care and treatment that you provide for patients trying to #QuitSmoking! You are truly valuable members of the STOP family.

Register for May TEACH Educational Rounds: Cultivating Self-Compassion in Clients After Relapse. 📆 Wednesday, May 14, 2025 🕘 12-1 pm EST Register here: redcap.link/MayTERReg2025

Last Chance to Register for TEACH Specialty Course: Tobacco Interventions for Clients with Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorders! To register or learn more, visit: teach.camhx.ca/moodle/cours...

Don't let the cost stand in the way of a healthier you! Through our STOP on the Net program, Ontarians can get free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) patches and gum/lozenges mailed directly to their address. Ready to quit? Join the program here: intrepidlab.ca/en/stop/stop...

New Programs and workshops are being offered at the Nicotine Dependence Clinic at @camhnews.bsky.social Thinking about quitting smoking or vaping? We've got NEW offerings to support you in your journey. Learn more about NDC services here: intrepidlab.ca/en/Pages/NDC...

Specialized Care Starts with Specialized Training. This TEACH Specialty Course is back! The TEACH Project is excited to offer the recently updated online course, Tobacco Interventions for Clients with Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorders. Register Here: teach.camhx.ca/moodle/cours...

This powerful testimonial from someone who used STOP on the Net, a free online program that helps people quit smoking, is a reminder that support is out there and quitting is possible. If you or someone you know is thinking about quitting, check out STOP on the Net: intrepidlab.ca/en/stop/stop...

Studies show that women are disproportionately affected by nicotine dependence and may be more susceptible to smoking-related disease than men. We are investigating effectiveness of timing quit date to a specific phase of menstrual cycle & enrolling participants: intrepidlab.ca/en/mc-nrt-st...

Did you know that STOP is the largest smoking cessation program in Canada, serving more than 447,000 clients treated in the last 20 years? Join now through a participating healthcare provider across 377 operational sites in Ontario. Learn more about STOP program here: intrepidlab.ca/en/stop

Hear from Dr. Laurie Zawertailo (Senior Scientist at CAMH) & Lauren Rutka (Therapist at CAMH) as they present an insightful TEACH Educational Rounds session on "Nicotine Pouches: Your Questions Answered." 📆 Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 🕘 12-1pm ET Register here: edc.camhx.ca/redcap/surve...

Hear from the experts in tobacco and nicotine addiction treatment, Dr. Peter Selby and Dr. Nancy Rigotti, in a very insightful podcast episode of "Tackling Tobacco Use Disorder: Challenges, Innovations, and E-Cigarettes." 🔗 Tune in now: asampracticepearls.podbean.com/e/tackling-t...