Tobacco Cessation

Marshall University Study: Flavored Vapes Pose Unique Addiction Risk 

The study found that vaping some flavors like vanilla can not only enhance the effects of nicotine, but also stimulate one of the brain’s key reward centers — even without nicotine present.

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W.Va. Tobacco Prevention Program Up In Smoke Due To Funding Cuts

A long-standing program that aims to cut tobacco use among young people in West Virginia is scheduled to close next month due to state and federal funding losses.

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Advocates Work To Remove Lung Cancer Stigma, Save Lives

Each year, the American Lung Association turns turquoise for a week to raise awareness about lung cancer, honor those lost to it and encourage residents to take action to help end the disease.

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W.Va. Nearly Funded Tobacco Education Efforts, But Let Bill Die In Committee

A bill to fund a Tobacco Education Fund in the nation’s most nicotine addicted state failed in the final hours of the 2025 legislative session.

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