(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 gives clinicians the tools to take initiative—improving care while reducing costs, starting with reimbursement.
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 needed to help patients move toward health—and help doctors structure their practices 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.