Thinking about quitting smoking? Support is available.
The STOP Program offers up to 26 weeks of free NRT through participating 402 sites across Ontario. Check with your local Family Health Team or Community Health Centre to see if they’re a STOP site.
Learn More: intrepidlab.ca/en/stop/abou...
New study alert🚨
Our recent review shows e-cigarettes qualify as hazardous e-waste⚠️
Chemicals, metals, electronics in devices, & e-liquids harm land/aquatic life🌱 Disposable pods and unclear disposal guidelines further exacerbate the problem.
Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1093/ntr/...
Join our upcoming TEACH Educational Rounds!
Guiding Change: Using Motivational Interviewing to Address Vaping
🗓️ March 11, 2026 | 12–1pm ET
🎤 Presented by Rosa Dragonetti, MSc, RP, CTE
💲 FREE
Register + complete pre-learning assessment:
redcap.link/Mar2026TERReg
Ready to quit smoking or vaping? 🚭 Join the STOP program for FREE support and tools to help you succeed.
Ask your care provider how to get started & learn more here: intrepidlab.ca/en/stop/join...
#QuitTogether #STOPProgram
Channel your inner Olympian 🥇🔥
The Olympics are about pushing limits and going for gold — what if this was your moment to train for a smoke-free life? 🚭💪
Connect with your practitioner to join the STOP Program or learn more here:
intrepidlab.ca/en/stop/join...
#QuitSmoking #GoForGold
This season of Lent and Ramadan✨
What could you give up?
If smoking is on your list, make this your moment! 🚭💪
Start from the comfort of your couch with STOP on the Net 💻
intrepidlab.ca/en/stop/stop...
#FreshStart #QuitSmoking #NewSeason
Ramadan, Lent and Lunar New Year all fall within this week!
A powerful time of reflection, renewal and fresh starts. It’s the perfect moment to rethink your smoking habits and take action toward a healthier you 🚭💪
Wishing a meaningful start to the season to all who observe 🌸 #NewBeginnings
Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science 🔬✨
Intrepid Lab is proud to support women in STEM and celebrate the incredible women in NDS who drive discovery, implementation, and collaboration every day. Thank you—and to those who encouraged your journey. 💙
www.womeninscienceday.org
This #BlackHistoryMonth, don’t miss our FREE, TEACH Educational Rounds panel on advancing smoking cessation in Black communities.
🗓 Feb 18, 12–1pm ET
🎙 Dr. Onye Nnorom, Brenda Osei-Boadi & Jama Yusuf
🔗 Register HERE: edc.camhx.ca/redcap/surve...
Huge congrats to the INTREPID Lab team! 🎉
We’re grateful to be recognized again by BioTalent Canada as a 2026 I.D.E.A.L. Bioscience Employer.
Honored to be included & we look forward to continuing our work in diversity, equity, inclusion & accessibility! #camh
www.biotalent.ca/news/announc...
Experts at Ottawa conference warn of youth vaping crisis, call for stronger regulation
📍 Last week, our team attended the 18th Annual Ottawa Conference: State-of-the-Art Clinical Approaches to Smoking Cessation.
It was a great opportunity to connect, learn, and share work focused on supporting people to quit. More highlights to come👇
#SmokingCessation #PublicHealth #STOPProgram
🎤Dr. Nadia Minian shared her current research at the conference, offering key insights to clinicians and researchers across the smoking cessation field.
👏 Proud to see all the hard work & dedication of our colleagues showcased at the conference! More great things on the horizon! #SmokingCessation
📊🎓 Our very own INTREPID Lab graduate students also attended the Conference — Jessica, Kameron, and Amanda, working under Dr. Laurie Zawertailo, presented posters showcasing their ongoing smoking cessation research.
#INTREPIDLab #HealthResearch #SmokingCessation
🧠 Our YouthVast (Vaping, Alcohol, Substance Use & Technology) Dependence Program Team was on site at the 18th Annual Ottawa Conference: State-of-the-Art Clinical Approaches to Smoking Cessation, hosting a booth & sharing study results from our youth-focused research with attendees.
#publichealth
Flu cases have peaked in Canada but virus circulation remains higher than previous years.
It's not too late to protect yourself. UHN infectious disease physician Dr. Alon Vaisman shares why it’s still worthwhile to get the flu vaccine. Read more in Toronto Star:
🔍Our recent publication results are in:
People with physical multimorbidity have lower odds of quitting smoking compared to those without medical conditions.
Findings point to the need for tailored cessation support.
Read more in the visual abstract below!
#SmokingCessation #PublicHealth
📊New research from Intrepid Lab: A gender-specific smoking cessation app (MCP-W) was found to be feasible for women who smoke. Higher engagement=↑motivation, cigarettes/day ↓, and smoke-free days ↑. More interactive, supportive features could help reach more women.🧠📱Read more in the visual abstract:
This week, our Intrepid staff were boots on the ground, handing out support prizes to raise awareness for STOP on the Net during National Non-Smoking Week! 🚭💙 #QuitSupport #NationalNonSmokingWeek”
National Non-Smoking Week is a reminder that quitting is possible with the right support. STOP on the Net offers free, online smoking cessation support and free NRT by mail if eligible. Take the first step today and visit www.stoponthenet.ca
National Non-Smoking Week is a great time to plan your quit 📝 Identify triggers, set a goal, and get support with STOP on the Net—free online smoking cessation support with FREE NRT by mail if eligible! Learn more at www.stoponthenet.ca
Quitting smoking doesn’t have to be done alone 💙 During National Non-Smoking Week, check out STOP on the Net-a free, accessible online program offering support and free NRT shipped to you if eligible! Learn more at www.stoponthenet.ca
📄People with physical multimorbidity had 19% lower odds of quitting smoking—even with high motivation. Co-existing mental health conditions further reduced quit success. These findings highlight the need for tailored, intensive cessation support. Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Join TEACH Educational Rounds 🎓
Roberta Ferrence Lecture: Therapeutic Potential of GLP-1–Based Therapies for Smoking Cessation
🗓 Jan 21, 12–1pm ET
🎙 Dr. Christian Hendershot
💻 Free | 1 Mainpro+ credit available REGISTER HERE: urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
Want to help shape our new year 2026–27 TEACH Educational Rounds?🎓
Complete a 3–5 min needs assessment to share what topics and speakers matter most to you in tobacco, vaping & behaviour change. Survey closes Jan 27.
👉 edc.camhx.ca/redcap/surve...
Not sure how to use patches? 🎛️
This short animation shows exactly how to apply them step by step. Watch the full walkthrough here 👉 youtu.be/sPFkmCMbMtU?...
The best gift? Better health. 🎁
The STOP Program is here with free, evidence-based support to help you quit smoking — at home or in person.
Join today and start fresh.
#QuitForYou #STOPProgram
Kick off 2026 with impact. The Interprofessional Comprehensive Course on Treating Tobacco Use Disorder opens this January. Learn, collaborate, and support clients to quit for good. teach.camhx.ca/moodle/enrol...
Looking for support to quit smoking? The STOP on the Net program can help Ontario residents access free nicotine replacement therapy. Learn more and find resources for patients & caregivers here: intrepidlab.ca/en/patients-and-caregivers
If you're thinking about quitting smoking, here are 7 practical tips to help you get started: www.lung.ca/smoking-vapi...
