Blog Want a Side of Cigarettes with That? How to Curb Smoke Breaks at Work in Hospitality 01/03/2024 Megan Jacobs, MPH, Senior Vice President of Product, Innovations The hospitality industry has one of the largest populations of smokers in the U.S., resulting in substantial productivity losses due to smoke breaks. See how this affects your workplace in surprising ways and what steps you can take to help end employee tobacco use. Continue Reading
Blog Light Smoker vs. Heavy Smoker: Are Dangers the Same? 12/26/2023 Jessie Saul, Ph.D., Director, Strategic Insights Light smokers have been on an upward trend since 2005. Here's why quitting still matters for light or nondaily smokers. Continue Reading
Blog Smoking and Health Care Costs: How Soon After Quitting Do Companies See Savings? 12/11/2023 Jessie Saul, Ph.D., Director, Strategic Insights People who smoke annually cost an extra $8,156 more than non-smokers. But how soon after someone quits do you start to see savings? Continue Reading
Blog Smoking and Cancer: More Than Just Lung Cancer 12/05/2023 Jessie Saul, Ph.D., Director, Strategic Insights Cancer is a top driver of healthcare expenses, according to employers. But many HR leaders may not be aware of how many cancers are linked to tobacco use—and how much that may be costing. Continue Reading
Papers & Tip Sheets Tip Sheet: Inspire More to Quit with 2024 Quit-smoking Calendar When is the best time to promote your tobacco cessation program? And what messaging is most likely to engage tobacco users? Download our 2024 quit-tobacco calendar and promotional plan to find answers to these questions and much more. Download
News Former Smoker Shares How She Quit Menthol Cigarettes 12/01/2023 ABC Action News - WFTS Tampa Bay Quitting menthol cigarettes isn't easy, but it is possible. Millie Martinez from The Bronx, New York, shares her successful journey of quitting menthol cigarettes after decades of addiction, thanks to the EX Program. View
News EX Community’s New Live Events Expand Support in Quit Smoking Support Groups 12/04/2023 The EX Program now offers live events that connect members with quit-tobacco support in real-time, interactive virtual gatherings. View
Manuscript Treatment-Seeking Young People Enrolled in a United States Vaping Cessation Intervention Trial Report High Frequency of Use and Nicotine Dependence 2024 Preventive Medicine Reports Findings showed that those who enrolled in the vaping cessation program reported higher psychological distress, frequency of e-cigarette use, and nicotine dependence. Implications of these findings show communications for vaping cessation programs may need to be adjusted to have broader appeal among young people. Continue Reading
Blog When Do Tailored Interventions to Quit Smoking Work Best? 11/29/2023 Sarah Cha, MSPH, Managing Director, Research See 4 key things to look for in a cessation program to make sure it meets the needs of your diverse group of tobacco users. Continue Reading
