Odds & ENDS: Insights on E-cigs for Healthcare Professionals

Get a sneak peek at ODDS and ENDS, the flexible learning series helping VA providers stay informed about Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems. This trailer shows you how to access the learning series in a format that works for you. 

Tune in to learn about the rising prevalence of THC vaping, especially among young adults. We will also describe the associated mental and physical health risks, including its potential link to EVALI, a serious lung condition. Click here to download the episode handout.

Tune in to learn about the rising prevalence of THC vaping, especially among young adults. We will also describe the associated mental and physical health risks, including its potential link to EVALI, a serious lung condition. Click here to download the episode handout.

Because research on behavioral interventions for individuals seeking to reduce or cease their ENDS use is in its infancy, we discuss the transferability of tobacco cessation interventions to ENDS. we will cover the importance of psychoeducation on nicotine use, behavioral change strategies, and mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies to support ENDS cessation. Click here to download the episode handout.

Because research on behavioral interventions for individuals seeking to reduce or cease their ENDS use is in its infancy, we discuss the transferability of tobacco cessation interventions to ENDS. we will cover the importance of psychoeducation on nicotine use, behavioral change strategies, and mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies to support ENDS cessation. Click here to download the episode handout.

Starting the treatment conversation with patients who use ENDS doesn’t have to be scary. In this episode, we focus on brief interventions to motivate patients to cut back on ENDS use, highlighting the use of motivational interviewing techniques, which may increase readiness for change and reduce nicotine vaping. Click here to download the episode handout.

Starting the treatment conversation with patients who use ENDS doesn’t have to be scary. In this episode, we focus on brief interventions to motivate patients to cut back on ENDS use, highlighting the use of motivational interviewing techniques, which may increase readiness for change and reduce nicotine vaping. Click here to download the episode handout.

Listen in to learn how to assess ENDS use in patients, including evaluating the amount and frequency of nicotine intake and understanding psychological and behavioral indicators of dependence. Additionally, we will discuss the limitations of existing nicotine dependence measures in assessing ENDS use. Click here to download the episode handout.

Listen in to learn how to assess ENDS use in patients, including evaluating the amount and frequency of nicotine intake and understanding psychological and behavioral indicators of dependence. Additionally, we will discuss the limitations of existing nicotine dependence measures in assessing ENDS use. Click here to download the episode handout.

We discuss the potential for using ENDS for smoking cessation and how this compares to conventional nicotine replacement therapies. We share some considerations as clinicians navigate the research on the efficacy of ENDS for conventional cigarette smoking cessation. Click here to download the episode handout.

We discuss the potential for using ENDS for smoking cessation and how this compares to conventional nicotine replacement therapies. We share some considerations as clinicians navigate the research on the efficacy of ENDS for conventional cigarette smoking cessation. Click here to download the episode handout.

The public health impact of ENDS use is complex, with potential benefits for smoking cessation among current smokers and risks such as nicotine addiction and chemical exposure for non-smokers. While current evidence suggests a net positive public health effect for smokers who switch to ENDS, long-term impacts are still uncertain. Click here to download the episode handout.

The public health impact of ENDS use is complex, with potential benefits for smoking cessation among current smokers and risks such as nicotine addiction and chemical exposure for non-smokers. While current evidence suggests a net positive public health effect for smokers who switch to ENDS, long-term impacts are still uncertain. Click here to download the episode handout.

This episode describes the prevalence of ENDS use among active duty military and veterans, revealing a significant increase over time driven by factors such as perceived health benefits, alternative to smoking, and usage in smoke-free areas. Critical public health implications include potential fitness impacts in service members and possible harm reduction in veterans who smoke conventional cigarettes. Click here to download the episode handout.

This episode describes the prevalence of ENDS use among active duty military and veterans, revealing a significant increase over time driven by factors such as perceived health benefits, alternative to smoking, and usage in smoke-free areas. Critical public health implications include potential fitness impacts in service members and possible harm reduction in Veterans who smoke conventional cigarettes. Click here to download the episode handout.

Tune in to learn about ENDS use among individuals with mental health and substance use diagnoses. We discuss research showing a correlation between mental health conditions like depression and anxiety and ENDS use, the potential bi-directionality of these relationships, and how perceptions of ENDS as less harmful may contribute to their use among those with mental health or substance use diagnoses. Click here to download the episode handout.

Tune in to learn about ENDS use among individuals with mental health and substance use diagnoses. We discuss research showing a correlation between mental health conditions like depression and anxiety and ENDS use, the potential bi-directionality of these relationships, and how perceptions of ENDS as less harmful may contribute to their use among those with mental health or substance use diagnoses. Click here to download the episode handout.

We discuss ENDS use among pregnant women and older adults, focusing on the prevalence and potential fetal health impacts. Research indicates that ENDS use among pregnant women could potentially impact fetal health due to nicotine and other toxicants, while in older adults, ENDS are primarily used as an alternative to smoking, with mixed evidence on their implications for respiratory and cardiovascular health. Click here to download the episode handout.

We discuss ENDS use among pregnant women and older adults, focusing on the prevalence and potential fetal health impacts. Research indicates that ENDS use among pregnant women could potentially impact fetal health due to nicotine and other toxicants, while in older adults, ENDS are primarily used as an alternative to smoking, with mixed evidence on their implications for respiratory and cardiovascular health. Click here to download the episode handout.

Delve into the use of ENDS among young adults, including the high prevalence of usage in this demographic, factors that contribute to their use, such as marketing strategies and the appeal of flavors, as well as the potential health risks and  downstream effects of ENDS use in young adults. Click here to download the episode handout.

Delve into the use of ENDS among young adults, including the high prevalence of usage in this demographic, factors that contribute to their use, such as marketing strategies and the appeal of flavors, as well as the potential health risks and  downstream effects of ENDS use in young adults. Click here to download the episode handout.

Tune in to hear about the potential risks and harms associated with nicotine and other components of ENDS. We will also discuss the serious risks of injury from ENDS devices and overdose from nicotine. Click here to download the episode handout.

Tune in to hear about the potential risks and harms associated with nicotine and other components of ENDS. We will also discuss the serious risks of injury from ENDS devices and overdose from nicotine. Click here to download the episode handout.

This episode introduces Modern Oral Nicotine Pouches (MOPs), another emerging product. We describe MOPs, raise questions on their potential as a smoking cessation aid while also cautioning about the unknown health risks and the need for more comprehensive studies to understand their long-term safety and efficacy for patients. Click here to download the episode handout.

This episode introduces Modern Oral Nicotine Pouches (MOPs), another emerging product. We describe MOPs, raise questions on their potential as a smoking cessation aid while also cautioning about the unknown health risks and the need for more comprehensive studies to understand their long-term safety and efficacy for patients.  Click here to download the episode handout. 

Learn about an emerging product called Heat-Not-Burn (HnB) tobacco devices. We discuss how HnB devices operate, their regulatory status, and health implications compared to conventional cigarettes and question the marketing of these products as less harmful alternatives to traditional tobacco smoking.  Click here to download the episode handout.

Dive into the world of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems with the inaugural segment of Odds & E.N.D.S, a resource for healthcare providers. Learn the basic components of ENDS, their regulatory status, and their prevalence and patterns of use.  Click here to download the episode handout.

Learn about an emerging product called Heat-Not-Burn (HnB) tobacco devices. We discuss how HnB devices operate, their regulatory status, and health implications compared to conventional cigarettes and question the marketing of these products as less harmful alternatives to traditional tobacco smoking.  Click here to download the episode handout.

Dive into the world of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems with the inaugural segment of Odds & E.N.D.S, a resource for healthcare providers. Learn the basic components of ENDS, their regulatory status, and their prevalence and patterns of use.  Click here to download the episode handout.  

Odds & ENDS is an educational podcast series created by the VISN 1 Tobacco Treatment Program to help keep clinicians informed on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). The series covers the latest research and clinical recommendations on e-cigarettes, vaping, and other emerging nicotine products. Episodes provide overviews of ENDS components, regulations, prevalence, health risks, and considerations for tobacco cessation. The goal is to prepare VA providers to address patient questions and support evidence-based decision making on these rapidly evolving products. Continuing education is provided for VA employees in partnership with VA Northeast Consortia (VANEC).

Odds & ENDS is an educational podcast series created by the VISN 1 Tobacco Treatment Program to help keep clinicians informed on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). The series covers the latest research and clinical recommendations on e-cigarettes, vaping, and other emerging nicotine products. Episodes provide overviews of ENDS components, regulations, prevalence, health risks, and considerations for tobacco cessation. The goal is to prepare VA providers to address patient questions and support evidence-based decision making on these rapidly evolving products. Continuing education is provided for VA employees in partnership with VA Northeast Consortia (VANEC).