The Courage to Quit®-Rolling Virtual group is a fully remote group smoking cessation program developed in partnership with Respiratory Health Association. It has been shown to help people cut down and quit smoking cigarettes (Brett et al., 2025), and we’ve learned that better attendance leads to better outcomes. To register for the Courage to Quit® program, call UChicago Medicine at 773-702-3858, Ext. 1.
ZYN is an oral nicotine pouch brand that has taken over a large share of the nicotine/tobacco product market. While the FDA authorized these pouches for sale as a less harmful alternative for adults who smoke cigarettes, there are still concerns. Notably, ZYN is not approved as a smoking cessation aid. Click here to learn more about ZYN.
With recreational cannabis legalization and use on the rise, we’re seeing more THC-infused beverages hit the shelves and the bars as an alcohol alternative. Click here to find out more about pros and cons, legalization, and regulation of this new industry.