by Carla Conrad | Sep 17, 2019 | Education, Smoking Cessation, The Lungs
The kids are back in school, and as the parent of a teenager, it seems as though one of the biggest fears I have surrounds peer pressure and positive decision making. As a child enters the teenage years they tend to spend more time with their group of friends. I have...
by Carla Conrad | Aug 30, 2018 | Smoking Cessation, The Lungs
It looks like a USB drive, comes in colors like black, rose gold, and turquoise, and it is available in flavors like fruit medley, mango, cool mint, crème brulee, and Virginia tobacco. What else do we know about the JUUL? It has a loyal and growing following among...
by Carla Conrad | Dec 22, 2016 | Smoking Cessation
When counseling individuals about methods to help them quit smoking or chewing, I’m often asked about whether or not I recommend hypnosis or acupuncture. Hypnosis has existed for hundreds of years, and its clinical value has been debated over time. It is described as...
by Carla Conrad | Nov 21, 2016 | Education, Smoking Cessation, The Lungs
Vaping, or the inhalation of vapor from an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette), is a controversial topic that advertises many positive health effects. Seen as a healthier alternative to smoking, vaping has been promoted as a replacement to tobacco cigarettes. There are...
by Carla Conrad | Aug 10, 2016 | Smoking Cessation
On August 8, 2016, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took its first steps toward regulating electronic cigarettes, making them subject to extensive review and harder to get into the hands of minors. So, why does the FDA have the authority to regulate these...
