Fact Sheets

Quit Smoking
Tobacco dependence treatment and research are priorities at Yale Medicine; we offer new therapies and clinical trials to help people quit smoking.
Cannabis/Marijuana Use Disorder
Cannabis/Marijuana Use Disorder is the continued use of cannabis despite significant negative impact on one's life and health. Learn more about symptoms and treatment.
Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol use disorder is a chronic, recurring disorder characterized by continued alcohol use despite harmful consequences. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Opioid Use Disorder
Opioid use disorder is a chronic brain disease characterized by continuing opioid use despite harmful consequences. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Smoking and Cancer
Stopping smoking makes cancer treatments more effective, lessens treatment complications, and decreases the chances of cancer returning.
Pediatric Asthma
Asthma—a chronic inflammation of the airways that causes trouble breathing—affects 5 to 10 percent of children in the United States.
Tobacco Cessation in the Emergency Department
“Tobacco cessation“ is another term for quitting smoking.
Stimulant Use Disorder
Stimulant use disorder is continued use of amphetamine-type substances, cocaine, and other stimulants that can impact health. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Croup
A respiratory infection that mainly affects children and causes a barking cough, hoarseness, and breathing difficulties.
Endobronchial Valve Placement
A one-way valve that is implanted in the airways in the lung help people with COPD and emphysema breathe more easily.