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Tobacco Use Treatment: Synopsis of the 2026 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Defense Clinical Practice Guideline.

Annals of internal medicine·September 22, 2026·PMID 42766853

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Tobacco use remains a leading preventable cause of morbidity and mortality, and VA/DoD populations have high rates of use. This guideline synthesizes current evidence to guide clinicians in selecting effective treatments, including specific pharmacotherapy choices and behavioral strategies, to improve abstinence outcomes.

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