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

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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 of this series is to prepare VA healthcare providers to address patient questions and offer guidance for evidence-based decision making on these rapidly evolving products. Continuing education is provided for VA employees in partnership with VA Northeast Consortia (VANEC) for VISNs 1, 2, 4, 5.

  1. Season 1 Trailer ·  Video

    How to use Odds & ENDS

    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.

    3 min

  2. 01/31/2025 ·  Video

    Video - Ep14 Vaping THC Oil

    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.

    17 min

  3. 01/31/2025

    Audio - Ep14 Vaping THC Oil

    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.

    17 min

  4. 01/31/2025 ·  Video

    Video - Ep13 Behavioral Counseling for ENDS

    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.

    17 min

  5. 01/31/2025

    Audio - Ep13 Behavioral Counseling for ENDS

    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.

    17 min

  6. 01/31/2025 ·  Video

    Video - Ep12 ENDS Treatment: Starting the Conversation

    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.

    17 min

  7. 01/31/2025

    Audio - Ep12 ENDS Treatment: Starting the Conversation

    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.

    17 min

  8. 01/31/2025 ·  Video

    Video - Ep11 Assessing ENDS Use

    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.

    12 min
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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 of this series is to prepare VA healthcare providers to address patient questions and offer guidance for evidence-based decision making on these rapidly evolving products. Continuing education is provided for VA employees in partnership with VA Northeast Consortia (VANEC) for VISNs 1, 2, 4, 5.

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