Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable diseases and deaths worldwide. Despite widespread awareness of its dangers, millions of people still struggle to quit. Nicotine addiction is ...

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2022, the majority of the 28.8 million U.S. adults who smoked cigarettes wanted to quit; approximately half had tried to quit ...

Psilocybin, also known as “magic mushrooms,” may help smokers quit tobacco for the long term. Smokers who received psilocybin ...

Observed on March 11 this year, No Smoking Day encourages smokers to quit tobacco by highlighting the immediate and long-term health benefits of giving up the habit. Representative image: AI No ...

No Smoking Day is observed every year to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and encourage people to quit smoking. The day highlights the health risks linked to smoking and ...

I don’t drink anymore. I don’t smoke anymore.” He might have shrugged it off, but reports accumulated in his clinic and ...

A major study of 2,652 adults with a substance use history in JAMA Psychiatry showed discontinuing smoking was strongly and positively associated with recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs).

On No Smoking Day, experts highlight science-backed methods to quit smoking, including behavioral support, prescription medications, and nicotine replacement therapy. These approaches help manage ...

I'm sure we are all aware of the problem that our society faces because of drug addiction. In New England, and specifically in Maine, addiction to prescription medications is a major problem. If you ...

People struggling with many addictions, ranging from opioids to gambling, are reporting similar experiences in clinics, on social media and around dinner tables.

On No Smoking Day 2026, ex-smokers share powerful personal stories of fear, struggle and determination, revealing what ...