9 - 12:00pm via Zoom

Learn about the history of eliminating tobacco disparities in the US, critical steps taken to reduce tobacco-related disparities, and discuss what scientists, practitioners, policy-makers, and community members can do to end this longstanding and preventable epidemic. 

9 - 10:30am via Zoom

A recently published, randomized clinical trial concluded that smartphone applications based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an "action-oriented approach to psychotherapy that stems from traditional behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy", are efficacious for aiding in quitting smoking.

This randomized trial consisted of 2415 adult smokers, and included a 12-month follow-up and high retention. Participants that were assigned to utilize a smartphone app based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) had a 1.49 higher rate of quitting smoking. This was compared with participants that were assigned to use a smartphone app based on US Clinical Practical Guidelines.

The trial utilized a smoking cessation app which taught acceptance of smoking triggers versus avoidance of smoking triggers. The trial proved that the smartphone apps using ACT methods are effective in helping those using tobacco products quit.

You can read the entire published investigation on the JAMA Network here.