(For Nicotine Users)
(For Clinicians)
Why This Matters Now
Following the dismantling of key public health offices, including the CDC’s tobacco division, a critical gap has emerged in tobacco cessation leadership. This site helps close that gap — giving both clinicians and nicotine users the tools they need to reduce harm and take initiative in navigating safer options.
The Big Picture on Nicotine and Public Health
Nicotine use is a global public health problem with over 1.3 billion tobacco users and more than 8 million deaths annually. In the U.S. alone, 490,000 people die each year from tobacco-related illnesses, which consume 8.3% of the healthcare budget.
Yet nicotine users and their doctors are navigating a politicized and fragmented information landscape. This site aims to provide the clarity and tools to help patients move toward health by making safer choices about nicotine use — and help doctors structure their practice to support them.
Interested in Bringing This Message to Your Audience?
Dr. Anselm is available for conference talks, academic presentations, webinars, and media commentary on tobacco cessation, harm reduction, and improving care while reducing costs.