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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 24/09/2026

Helping someone quit smoking or nicotine? 🚭 The Canadian Pharmacists Association’s new chapter breaks down screening, treatment options, e-cigarettes, and a step-by-step cessation algorithm. Get the highlights in the abstract below 👇

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 16/09/2026

🚨Sept 16 | 12–1 PM ET: Join TEACH Educational Rounds with Dr. David Hammond, PhD, on: Canada’s evolving nicotine market and tobacco control policy. Register + complete the pre-learning assessment by Sept 15, 11:59 PM ET: edc.camhx.ca/redcap/surve...

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 31/07/2026

Reducing alcohol use can make quitting smoking easier—but which strategies actually work? 🤔 A modified Delphi study identified the most effective behavior change techniques (BCTs) for a one-time, self-guided digital intervention. Read more about the findings below #SmokingCessation #AlcoholResearch

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 15/07/2026

🚭 Next up: TEACH Educational Rounds! "Clearing the Smoke" — tobacco cessation & safety strategies for older adults with cognitive impairment 🧠 🗓️ July 22 | 12-1pm ET 🎤 Dr. Aviva Rostas & Marilyn White-Campbell Can't make it live? Catch the recording on our INTREPID Lab YouTube channel!

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 10/06/2026

A 6-week multisite dTMS trial for tobacco use disorder (n=262) found small but significant increases in craving across sessions, with no habituation. Cue-induced craving did not predict quit outcomes and did not differ between treatment groups. Read our abstract below! #TobaccoResearch #camh

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 13/05/2026

📢 Join TEACH Educational Rounds on May 27, 12–1pm ET: “Youth Nicotine Vaping: Clinical Updates & Research Advances” with Dr. Kamna Mehra & Dr. Trisha Tulloch 🚭🧠 Free session + pre-learning assessment. Pre-register: edc.camhx.ca/redcap/surve...

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 08/05/2026

A 12-week virtual CBT-MET group reduced cannabis use, cravings, depression, and anxiety in adults with cannabis use disorder. Higher baseline cannabis use predicted greater reductions, while self-efficacy and co-occurring substance use also influenced outcomes. 🌿🧠

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 23/04/2026

Big thanks to our CAMH colleagues who visited our Intrepid Lab table at the Townhall Marketplace! 💜 We showcased our smoking cessation programs & had meaningful conversations about partnership. Looking forward to the work ahead! #CAMHTeam

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 22/04/2026

🔬 Our latest research quantifies drug harm across Canada using multi-criteria decision analysis. Key insight: this data can shape drug policies AND guide treatment resource allocation to improve how we approach the crisis. Check out the abstract below!

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 21/04/2026

Have questions about vaping?💬Our expert panel is here to provide evidence-based insights and answers. Ask the Expert: A Vaping Q&A Wed, April 22 | 12-1 PM ET 🎯FREE to join Talk directly with Dr. Peter Selby and Dr. Milan Khara! 👉 Sign up: redcap.link/April2026TER...

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 17/04/2026

📊Our latest study shows 25% of smoking cessation participants re-enrol—propensity, however, can vary across individuals. Using 10 years of Ontario data, we identified key predictors: nicotine dependence, mental illness & treatment history. Check out the abstract below!

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 15/04/2026

BETTER Life approach adapts a proven prevention program for adults 18–39 with low income 🩺 Participants found it helpful for goal-setting and building healthier habits, but barriers like competing priorities and access still challenge engagement 📊 Learn more in our abstract below!

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 10/04/2026

Did you know that brain & heart diseases share many risk factors?—but guidance on managing both together is limited. 🧠❤️ This paper brings together 10 expert groups + lived experience to develop 11 recommendations for better co-management. #Health #Research Check out the abstract below!

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 09/04/2026

📢 New publication alert The BETTER intervention—originally for older adults—is now adapted for younger people facing poverty, supporting prevention, screening, and healthy lifestyles.🏃‍♀️🎗️ See the attached paper for more details: doi: 10.1186/s40814-025-01754-x

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 05/03/2026

New study alert🚨 Our recent review shows e-cigarettes qualify as hazardous e-waste⚠️ Chemicals, metals, electronics in devices, & e-liquids harm land/aquatic life🌱 Disposable pods and unclear disposal guidelines further exacerbate the problem. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1093/ntr/...

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 04/03/2026

Join our upcoming TEACH Educational Rounds! Guiding Change: Using Motivational Interviewing to Address Vaping 🗓️ March 11, 2026 | 12–1pm ET 🎤 Presented by Rosa Dragonetti, MSc, RP, CTE 💲 FREE Register + complete pre-learning assessment: redcap.link/Mar2026TERReg

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 02/02/2026

This #BlackHistoryMonth, don’t miss our FREE, TEACH Educational Rounds panel on advancing smoking cessation in Black communities. 🗓 Feb 18, 12–1pm ET 🎙 Dr. Onye Nnorom, Brenda Osei-Boadi & Jama Yusuf 🔗 Register HERE: edc.camhx.ca/redcap/surve...

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 28/01/2026

🎤Dr. Nadia Minian shared her current research at the conference, offering key insights to clinicians and researchers across the smoking cessation field. 👏 Proud to see all the hard work & dedication of our colleagues showcased at the conference! More great things on the horizon! #SmokingCessation

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 28/01/2026

📊🎓 Our very own INTREPID Lab graduate students also attended the Conference — Jessica, Kameron, and Amanda, working under Dr. Laurie Zawertailo, presented posters showcasing their ongoing smoking cessation research. #INTREPIDLab #HealthResearch #SmokingCessation

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 28/01/2026

🧠 Our YouthVast (Vaping, Alcohol, Substance Use & Technology) Dependence Program Team was on site at the 18th Annual Ottawa Conference: State-of-the-Art Clinical Approaches to Smoking Cessation, hosting a booth & sharing study results from our youth-focused research with attendees. #publichealth

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 26/01/2026

🔍Our recent publication results are in: People with physical multimorbidity have lower odds of quitting smoking compared to those without medical conditions. Findings point to the need for tailored cessation support. Read more in the visual abstract below! #SmokingCessation #PublicHealth

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 23/01/2026

📊New research from Intrepid Lab: A gender-specific smoking cessation app (MCP-W) was found to be feasible for women who smoke. Higher engagement=↑motivation, cigarettes/day ↓, and smoke-free days ↑. More interactive, supportive features could help reach more women.🧠📱Read more in the visual abstract:

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 22/01/2026

This week, our Intrepid staff were boots on the ground, handing out support prizes to raise awareness for STOP on the Net during National Non-Smoking Week! 🚭💙 #QuitSupport #NationalNonSmokingWeek”

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 20/01/2026

National Non-Smoking Week is a great time to plan your quit 📝 Identify triggers, set a goal, and get support with STOP on the Net—free online smoking cessation support with FREE NRT by mail if eligible! Learn more at www.stoponthenet.ca

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 16/01/2026

📄People with physical multimorbidity had 19% lower odds of quitting smoking—even with high motivation. Co-existing mental health conditions further reduced quit success. These findings highlight the need for tailored, intensive cessation support. Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 04/11/2025

#JustALittleSomethingToTakeTheEdgeOff 💨 Get FREE nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges* with STOP on the Net. Quitting’s tough—support is here. Sign up at stoponthenet.ca. *Disclaimer: Products received will depend on completed survey results.

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 30/10/2025

Want to know which behaviour change techniques work best for both alcohol & tobacco use? Check out our new rapid review that identifies goal setting, action planning & pharmacological support as effective approaches for supporting lasting change. doi.org/10.1080/2164...

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 24/10/2025

Want to know how to develop a chatbot that always provides evidence based responses, theory based, & patient centered? Check our new manuscript that details how, with CIHR funding, we developed ChatV - a chatbot that helps users take varenicline as prescribed: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 22/10/2025

The Canadian Adaptive Platform Trial of Treatments for COVID in Community Settings (CanTreatCOVID) is a randomized, multicentre adaptive platform trial examining the effectiveness of treatments for SARS-CoV-2 infection. To learn more about the design of the study, click here.

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 08/10/2025

Tune in defydementia.org's podcast that features insightful discussion on the science of nicotine addiction, the resilience required to quit, and the real possibility of healing the smoker’s brain: www.baycrest.org/podcast/epis... @baycrest.bsky.social

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 26/09/2025

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/

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 23/09/2025

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

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 11/09/2025

📖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/

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 08/09/2025

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...

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 05/09/2025

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

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 29/08/2025

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/...

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 25/08/2025

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...

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 22/08/2025

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

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 21/08/2025

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...

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 19/08/2025

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.

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 11/08/2025

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/...

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 08/08/2025

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

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 29/07/2025

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

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 18/07/2025

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...

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 14/07/2025

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

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 11/07/2025

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...

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 04/07/2025

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...

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 02/07/2025

📣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

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 13/06/2025

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...

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INTREPID Lab - CAMH @intrepidlab.ca · 05/06/2025

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...

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