Our Research in Media

Smoking rates remain high (30–50%) among people with chronic pain, worsening pain over time and hindering quitting. Addressing pain and smoking together through integrated, accessible, and inclusive interventions can break this harmful cycle.

Healio News reports on Dr. Powers findings that cancer survivors experiencing pain smoked cigarettes and used cannabis more often than survivors without pain.

A study found experiencing pain increases odds of cigarette and cannabis use in cancer survivors. There are also results related to cigarette smoking and pain within treatment side effects and health among cancer survivors.

A Duke study found adults with chronic pain are nearly three times more likely to use both tobacco and cannabis. Researchers warn dual use may worsen pain and increase addiction risk, highlighting the need to address both in pain management.

A media announcement highlights Dr. Powers, as a graduate student, receiving funding for an NIH grant. This grant went towards research using PATH data to look into pain as a predictor for cigarette or e-cigarette use.