Adam Leventhal Posts
New flavored nicotine gums, lozenges, and gummies rank second among nicotine products used by U.S. teens
Q&A: Adam Leventhal with the latest on addiction in the era of COVID-19
Young adults who identify as Republicans more often ignore COVID-19 safety precautions
From infrequently social distancing to visiting more indoor venues, a new USC study finds that young Republicans are more likely than their peers to disregard public health recommendations. (photo/Pexels) Young Californians who identify as Republicans are less likely...
When addiction and COVID-19 collide
The coronavirus outbreak could worsen America’s substance use crisis. USC addiction expert Adam Leventhal explains why it matters to all of us. (Originally posted at Trojan Family Magazine.) By Eric Lindberg Adam Leventhal Odds are about 50-50 that you know...
To prevent cancer, USC researchers look beyond traditional risk factors
Big data studies in diverse populations will offer new insights into cancer risk and help USC investigators target outreach, screening and prevention efforts. Researchers at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center are integrating “big data“ related to multiple cancer...
Nearly half of teens who vape say they want to quit
A new USC study finds an urgent need for vaping cessation programs similar to those aimed at kids who smoke cigarettes. Nearly 45% of teens surveyed about vaping reported seriously thinking about quitting. (Illustration/iStock) Behind the headlines about skyrocketing...
Watch ‘The Intersection of Two Pandemics: COVID-19 and Addiction’
Adam Leventhal and Rosalie Liccardo Pacula On Thursday at 1 p.m., join Adam Leventhal, PhD, Director of the USC Institute for Addiction Science, and Rosalie Liccardo Pacula, PhD, Senior Fellow at the USC Schaeffer Center, for a discussion, “The Intersection of Two...
Adam Leventhal appointed to FDA committee on tobacco products
Adam Leventhal, PhD, professor of preventive medicine and psychology and director of the USC Institute for Addiction Science and Health, Emotion & Addiction Laboratory (HEAL), has been appointed to the FDA’s Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory...
USC study implicates flavored e-cigs in teen vaping epidemic
Researchers found that 64% of teens using flavored e-cigs were still vaping six months later, compared to 43% who used more traditional flavors. A new study has found that teens who vape candy- or fruit-flavored e-cigarettes are more likely to stick with the habit and...
New e-cig study shows vaping is no deterrent to teen smoking
Kids who vape or JUUL or use e-cigarettes smoke about as much as teen smokers who never used the devices, according to a USC study in the Nov. 5 journal Pediatrics. “The findings show that e-cigs do nothing to deter the amount of combustible smoking in youth,” said...
USC scientist honored for research into cancer-causing behaviors
Adam Leventhal, PhD, professor of preventive medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, received the American Cancer Society’s Giants of Science Determination Award Oct. 18 in Beverly Hills for his novel research of the causes, consequences, treatment and...