A new release in the Quality Chasm Series, Priority Areas for National Action recommends a
set of 20 priority areas that the US Department of Health and Human Services and other …

The present review examines the current status of efforts to reduce environmental tobacco
smoke exposure (ETS) among infants and young children. Estimates of the number of …

This article examines the treatment outcomes of 305 women enrolled in a comprehensive,
residential substance abuse treatment program for pregnant and parenting women and their …

Declines in prenatal smoking rates have changed the composition of maternal smokers
while public policy during the 1990s has likely made it more difficult to reach them. Medicaid …

This study examined if 2‐week free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) would be more
effective than 1‐week free NRT to help smokers quit smoking at 6 and 12 months. In a single …

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death among women, but is
underrecognized as a critical women's health issue. According to the most recent Surgeon …

Public health experts recommend that health insurance include coverage for smoking
cessation treatment as an evidence-based strategy to reduce smoking. As employers, states …

Smoking cessation aids (nicotine replacement products and anti-depressant medication)
have been proven to double quitting rates compared to placebo in several randomized …

The epidemic of drug and alcohol abuse in our nation impacts millions of women, mothers,
and children. Addicted mothers with complex problems and numerous co-morbidities …

Although there has been remarkable progress and momentum toward achieving smoke-free
pregnancies in the United States since 1990, concerted action is needed to close the …