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Pre-congress Workshop 2 - Smoking and Vaping Cessation
19 Nov 2026 08:30 13:20
Function Room 7, Ground Mezzanine Floor
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08:30
08:40
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Introduction & Ice Breaking
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08:40
09:00
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Basic Science & Pharmacology:
Nicotine Delivery Mechanisms, Absorption Rates, and Neurobiology of Addiction |
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09:00
09:20
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Toxicology & Technology:
Chemical Composition Differences, Toxicology Profiles, and Device Technology Evolution |
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09:20
09:40
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Behavioural Therapy & Cultural Adaptation:
Evidence-based Counseling and Strategies for Culturally Diverse AP Populations |
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09:40
10:00
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Pharmacotherapy & Evidence-Based Treatment:
Comprehensive Overview of Clinical Cessation Protocols (LMIC vs HIC) |
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10:00
10:20
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Policy & The Precautionary Principle:
E-cigarettes as Cessation Techniques vs. Debunking Tobacco Harm-reduction Strategies |
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10:20
10:50
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Tea Break
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10:50
11:20
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Case 1 (Clinical/HIC):
Managing Heavy Smoking with High Comorbidity in Established Health Systems |
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11:20
11:40
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Case 2 (Youth/Dual Addiction):
Approach for Adolescents and Young Adults; Managing Dual Use and High-nicotine Salt Dependence |
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11:40
12:00
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Case 3 (Environmental/Occupational):
Resource-limited Solutions for Workplace Exposure and Community-based Cessation |
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12:00
12:20
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Case 4 (Governmental Policy):
Effective Regional Policies and the Impact of Legislative Frameworks in the AP Region |
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12:20
12:40
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"Systems Thinking" in Cessation:
Situating Cessation as an Integral Service Within Primary Care and Pulmonary Medicine |
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12:40
13:00
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Implementation Science:
Integrating "Systems for Success" Across Different Health Tiers and Socio-economic Settings |
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13:00
13:20
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Panel Discussion & Closing:
LMICs/HICs Considerations and a Roadmap for a Nicotine-Free AP 2030 |