The Authors’ Own Words:  

We ask authors to describe their impressions regarding the implications of their accepted work, how their findings will change practice, and what is noteworthy about the work. 

Predicting Cigarette Initiation And Re-Initiation Among Active Duty United States Air Force Recruits

Melissa A. Little, PhD, MPH; Jon O. Ebbert, MD; Rebecca A. Krukowski, PhD; Jennifer P. Halbert, MSPH; Ryan Kalpinski, PhD; Christi A. Patten, PhD; Tina L. Boothe, BA; Christin K. Pasker, BA; Robert C. Klesges, PhD; & Gerald W. Talcott, PhD

Substance Abuse Vol. 40, Iss. 3, 2019

“This study demonstrates that despite tobacco bans during early military training, new recruits initiate cigarette use during their first year of service. More research is needed to understand what factors are contributing to these high rates of cigarette use in order to develop effective interventions and policies.“

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