Johnny and Ariel are back and introducing listeners to an emerging product called Heat-Not-Burn (HnB) tobacco devices. They discuss how HnB devices operate, their regulatory status, and health implications compared to conventional cigarettes and question the marketing of these products as less harmful alternatives to traditional tobacco smoking.

Odds & ENDS is an educational podcast series created by the VISN 1 Tobacco Treatment Program to help keep clinicians informed on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). The series covers the latest research and clinical recommendations on e-cigarettes, vaping, and other emerging nicotine products. Episodes provide overviews of ENDS components, regulations, prevalence, health risks, and considerations for tobacco cessation. The goal is to prepare VA providers to address patient questions and offer evidence-based guidance on these rapidly evolving products. Continuing education is provided for VA employees in partnership with VA Northeast Consortia (VANEC).

Acknowledgments: Odds & ENDS with Dr. Jonathan K. Lee and Dr. Ariel Laudermith is brought to you by VISN 1 Tobacco Treatment and the VISN 1 Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC) through a grant awarded by Pfizer. Research and science writing by Dr. Kerry Kinney. We thank Dr. Alexandria Lindvig-Springborn and Dr. Sophie Schuyler for their input on the development and conceptualization of this learning series. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our producer, Patrick Kirby. We thank the team at Billerica Access TV, whose facilities and team were crucial in hosting and helping us piece together this learning series. Continuing education is made possible through the support of Cathy Tenerowicz, MBA from VISN 1 Education, and Jason Trojnar from VA Northeast Consortia (VANEC). Design by Beldesigns. Music Cool Revenge by Jeremy Blake.