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New Tobacco Cessation Treatment Guidelines Released by VA and DoD

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  • Debbie Bunch

  • October 5, 2026

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    The VA and DoD released a clinical practice guideline for tobacco cessation aimed at veterans and military service members.

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    The guideline includes 32 recommendations across ten topics, emphasizing motivational interviewing for treatment engagement.

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    Varenicline is recommended over other pharmacologic agents, and NRT monotherapy is not preferred.

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    The guideline highlights the need for further research on pharmacotherapy combinations and individual responses to treatments.

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    It incorporates emerging tobacco products like ENDS, marking a departure from previous guidelines.

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VA/DoD Publish New Tobacco Use Treatment Guideline

  • by Debbie Bunch

  • October 5, 2026

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