Alcohol and other drug treatment client perceptions of electronic cigarette use, safety and harm reduction

Billie Bonevski, Ashleigh Guillaumier, Eliza Skelton, Anthony Shakeshaft, Michael Farrell, Flora Tzelepis, Adrian J. Dunlop, Chris Paul, Catherine D'Este

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Abstract

Introduction: Smoking rates among people receiving treatment for substance use disorders is as high as 75-95%. The use of nicotine electronic cigarettes holds great potential to assist cessation, however, is highly restricted. This study examines nicotine electronic cigarette awareness, use and place of purchase, as well as reasons for use.
Original languageEnglish
Article numberPaper 85
Pages (from-to)22-22
Number of pages1
JournalDrug and Alcohol Review
Volume36
Issue numberS1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2017
Externally publishedYes
EventAustralasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs Conference 2017: APSAD Scientific Alcohol and Drug Conference - Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 12 Nov 201715 Nov 2017
https://ashm.eventsair.com/QuickEventWebsitePortal/apsad2017/home (Conference website)

Keywords

  • Conference abstract
  • APSAD
  • Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs
  • electronic cigarettes
  • Electronic cigarette use
  • Smoking cessation
  • Perceptions of safety
  • Harm reduction
  • Harm Minimisation

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