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Nicotine & Cannabis Policy Center
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Conducting nicotine and cannabis policy research within the 11 counties of the Central Valley and surrounding mountains.

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According to a study published in Addiction, experiencing discrimination can appear to adversely impact smoking cessation among adults with socio-economic disadvantage who are trying to quit smoking.
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#research #smokingcessation
July 1, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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According to the American Heart Association, the two most studied vape flavor chemicals are Diacetyl, associated with popcorn lung, & Cinnamaldehyde, that has been shown to impair respiratory immune cells when inhaled.
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#AHA #vapefree
July 1, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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According to a study published in Biological Trace Element Research, adults who inhale secondhand cigarette smoke have about 1.5 times more of toxic cadmium their blood than people in smoke-free environments.
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#research #secondhandsmoke
June 30, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Did you know? research suggests that inhaling aerosols from e-cigarettes may contribute to several conditions that can lead to heart disease such as oxidative stress, damage to blood vessel functions, and atherosclerosis.
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#AHA
June 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Did you know? A study published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research, found that brief exposure to videos that showed nicotine addiction in a favorable light, was associated with greater vape intentions in young adults.
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#research #vapefree
June 28, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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According to a recent study published in Circulation, cigarette smoke can activate immune cells that can trigger inflammation throughout the body, accelerating a buildup of plaque in the arteries.
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#research #quitsmoking
June 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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In case you missed it, we are delighted to share latest results from the NCPC funded research, led by Dr. Colleen Naughton on measuring nicotine use. Learn more about this significant research and its findings in the link below.
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June 26, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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According to the FDA, the results from the Annual National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS), overall youth tobacco use, e-cigarette, and cigarette use has declined from 2022 - 2025.
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#tobaccofree #ecigarettefree
June 25, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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We are delighted to share latest results from the NCPC funded research, led by Dr. Colleen Naughton on measuring nicotine use. Learn more about this significant research and its findings in the link below.
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#UCMerced #NCPC #HSRI #Research
June 24, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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A new study published in Drugs and Alcohol Dependence, show that cumulative exposure to parental smoking over time significantly increases the likelihood that adolescents may also engage in those behaviors.
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#research #smokefree
June 24, 2026 at 1:05 AM
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According to a recent article published in BMC Public Health, secondhand smoke exposure may be associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat.
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#secondhandsmoke #research
June 24, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Did you know? Individuals exposed to daily secondhand smoke had a 36% higher risk of liver cancer and those exposed to thirdhand smoke had 23% higher risk than those with little to no exposure. Learn more from our friends at the Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center.
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June 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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According to a review article published in Carcinogenesis, vaping may cause head and neck cancer by exposing the lining of the mouth and upper aero digestive tract to different carcinogens.
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#research #vapefree
June 23, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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According to a study published in Future, high school students in the United States who were bullied were associated with 2.2 times higher odds of vaping.
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#research #vapefree #antibullying
June 20, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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According to a recent study published in Sport Sciences for Health, smoking may reduce the aerobic capacity of university athletes and those who smoke reach exhaustion at a lower heart rate.
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#research #quitsmoking
June 20, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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A study published in The FASEB Journal, has found that cardiac health effects from nicotine exposure during pregnancy may be biologically transmitted across generations.
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#research #nicotinefree
June 18, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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According to researchers at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at UC San Diego, support for smoke-free environments have increased steadily over time, particularly in indoor public spaces. 
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#research
June 18, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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According to a recent study published in Arthritis Care & Research, maternal smoking and current smoking, was associated with an increased risk for osteoarthritis.
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#research #quitsmoking
June 17, 2026 at 3:20 AM
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Did you know? According to a study published in Nature Medicine, lung cancer risk was higher in people who used e-cigarettes than those who quit smoking completely.
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#research #quitecigarettes
June 17, 2026 at 3:15 AM
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According to a recent study published in Current Research in Toxicology, oral nicotine products may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer and adverse pregnancy.
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#research #nicotinefree
June 16, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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According to a study published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, the cooling ingredients in e-cigarettes resulted in mis-timed heartbeats that could increase the risk of cardiac arrest.
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#research #quitecigarettes
June 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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According to a recent study published in Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation, non-tobacco nicotine dependence is associated with higher rates of healthcare utilization, medical complication, and opioid use after carpal tunnel release. 
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#research #quitnicotine
June 12, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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According to a case report in Cureus Journal of Medical Science, e-cigarettes or vaping can cause significant lung injuries such as pneumomediastinum which allows air to escape from the lungs and into the chest.
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#vapefree
June 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Did you know? Tobacco smoking accounts for over 70% of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) cases in high income countries, and 30%-40% of cases in low- and middle- income countries.
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#COPD #quittobacco #WHO
June 12, 2026 at 4:40 AM
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According to a recent study published in Annals of Epidemiology, non-tobacco nicotine product use may be associated with cataract development.
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#research #nicotinefree
June 12, 2026 at 4:35 AM