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Smoking cessation is the process of quitting smoking. It is an effective way to reduce your exposure to harmful cigarette smoke and improve your health. Effective cessation is the key to increasing your chances of living a longer, healthier life 🫁🌱

Find out the truth about some misconceptions of smoking cessation and the different ways to quit smoking in our last article! 👀

Everything You Need To Know About Smoking Cessation Smoking cessation is characterized by challenging periods of withdrawal symptoms depending on the intensity of the ni****ne addiction. It lowers the risk of cancer and other serious health problems caused by smoking to***co. Despite the health benefits in the long-term, smoking cessation is a huge c

Our team is extremely proud to participate as finalist in the 2022 Awards Gala organized by the Association of Industrial Research Directors of Quebec (ADRIQ) in the INNOVATION | LIFE SCIENCES category presented by Innovative Medicines Canada and BioQuebec.

The gala will be held on Thursday, November 17th, 2022 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal where many decision-makers from the ecosystem will be able to testify to the ingenuity of the finalist companies.

https://www.adriq.com/gala-des-prix-innovation-2022/

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Notre équipe est extrêmement fière de participer en tant que finaliste au Gala des prix 2022 organisé par l’Association des directeurs de recherche industrielle du Québec (ADRIQ) dans la catégorie INNOVATION | SCIENCES DE LA VIE présentée par Médicaments Novateurs canada et BioQuebec.

Le gala se tiendra le jeudi 17 novembre 2022 au Palais des congrès de Montréal où de nombreux décideurs de l’écosystème pourront témoigner de l’ingéniosité des entreprises finalistes.

https://www.adriq.com/gala-des-prix-innovation-2022/

Gala des Prix Innovation 2022 - ADRIQ C’est avec beaucoup d’engouement que l’ADRIQ dévoile les finalistes des Prix Innovation 2022. Encore cette année, nous avons reçu un nombre record de candidatures : +52% par rapport à la moyenne des années précédentes. Cette performance indique bien clairement que les entreprises du Qu....

The complexity of addiction is often underestimated resulting in unrealistic expectations and a lack of understanding. It is important to understand addiction to treat it properly! Together, let’s look at some facts about addiction that people usually get wrong.

On ***coday, we inform the public on the dangers of using to***co, the business practices of to***co companies, the measures to fight the to***co epidemic, and what people around the world can do to claim their right to and healthy living and to protect future generations.

This year in conformity to WHO’s theme, we form a bridge between our health and the by sharing the following statistics:
- 600,000,000 trees chopped down to make ci******es
- 84,000,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions released into the air raising global temperatures
- 22,000,000,000 tonnes of water used to make ci******es

The harmful impact of the to***co industry on humans and the environment is vast and growing, adding unnecessary pressure to our health and our planet’s already scarce resources and fragile ecosystems.

Together, let’s choose health. ***coexposed

We are thrilled to announce that Ditch Labs won the “Coup de cœur MEDTEQ+”, “Coup de cœur Banque Nationale”, and the “Coup de cœur du Public” prizes at the 2nd pan-Canadian startup competition at Effervescence - Le futur des sciences de la vie, organized by Montréal InVivo!

The competition, which was held on May 12, welcomed 10 startups as finalists to compete for top prizes and the to pitch in front of a jury and a live audience.

The pitch was delivered by our co-founder and CEO, Laurent Laferrière. Thanks to BML Technology, two of our team members received tickets to attend the event and cheer for Ditch’s pitch. The Ditch team also got to connect with other and learn about interesting in the sector. It was also great to hear from the jury and the other - everyone was so passionate and showed great belief in the future of their companies.

Some people only consume ni****ne occasionally by smoking or va**ng. While there are many claims of not being addicted to ni****ne, it can be challenging to dissociate ourselves from the harms of such a prevalent substance. Together, let’s go through some signs of ni****ne addiction!

Emotional, pattern, social and withdrawal are all categories of smoking triggers. Some situations may create an urge to smoke more than others. These situations all belong to some of these categories. Together, let’s explore what are some common situations that trigger an urge to smoke!

Nous sommes très fiers de la performance de notre équipe qui comprend Christelle Luce, Ph.D., Olivier Bourbonnais, Mehdi El Hassani, Éric Hanigan et Naïl Sousa hier lors du concours Génies en affaires d'Acfas. C’est un honneur d’avoir participé et d’être l’équipe gagnante du premier prix du jury!

Félicitations à tous les participants et merci au jury pour son temps et son soutien.

L'Acfas révèle les équipes gagnantes de Génies en affaires!

Following our last article, we thought it would be interesting to discuss more about meditation, the different types and their benefits. Together, let’s go through the different types of !

We hear a lot about mindfulness and the benefits of practices such as mindfulness-based meditation. But what if could also be used as a for some aspects of such as relapse prevention and behavioral responses to urges?

This is what we uncovered in our last article titled “What is mindfulness and how can it help you to quit smoking?”

What is mindfulness and how can it help you to quit smoking? This article discusses the ways of using mindfulness meditation to treat addiction and relapse prevention along with various methods such as cognitive therapy as a mean to benefit from a clear headspace, stress reduction and acceptance. The article also approaches the urge surfing technique to chang

Participate in our interviews on cigarette-smoking habits and receive a 40$ compensation!

Are you a smoker between 25 and 55 years old who is thinking about quitting smoking? Have you been smoking for at least a year and want to contribute to smoking cessation research?

To participate in McGill & Ditch Labs’ in-person research interviews, please contact the research team at [email protected] 📋

Interviews available in both French and English.

We are extremely happy to take part in the Génies en affaires ACFAS competition as finalists on March 29th!

Our team will be presenting the company’s solutions against ni****ne addiction with an 80-second sales pitch and a 5-minute question period before the vote to choose the winners.

The competition will be broadcasted live, more information at the following link: https://fb.me/e/30U1YRwDA

Ditch Labs Announced As Finalist Of ACFAS Competition’s 6th Edition Ditch Labs, Inc. becomes finalist of the renowned Génies en Affaires competition which will occur live on Facebook on March 29th, 2022. The event will include a 5-minute question period following an 80-second sales pitch and a vote from the public to choose the winners.

While stress is a factor that affects most people, some are more affected than others. There are various types of stress and knowing which one we are experiencing can help us uncover some truths and possibly address them. Together, let’s explore the different types of stress!

We are all sensitive to stress and its effects. It is a universal human experience, so every person can benefit from learning about the condition. But what exactly is stress? Together, let’s learn more about it!

We have previously seen a few risk factors of addiction. These are factors that can affect the likelihood, the severity and the speed of developing an addiction. Being aware of that can help in identifying triggers. Together, let’s go through some more risk factors of !

As hits every sector, the industry is evolving fast with new ways to interact with patients. While most of these trends were already in place, some gained more attention due to external factors such as the Covid-19 pandemic. These technologies hold a lot of potential for the future of ! Here are 4 major in medtech, which one is your favorite?

It is important to conform the of to the key of and . For Ditch Labs, we believe that artificial intelligence should conform to the following principles in order to be qualified as responsible! These principles apply to artificial intelligence in all fields including ours, .

Addiction is not always recognizable, this makes it challenging to acknowledge it at its early stage. However, there are some indicators that might help in identifying an if they are paid attention to. Together, let’s look at some of them!

The future of smoking seems uncertain for many of us. Yet, the constant release of smoking devices points out an interesting pattern allowing assumptions to be made. At Ditch Labs, we believe in everyone’s right to overcome addiction and choose for themselves. So what do you think smoking will look like in the future? Where will the to***co industry stand? Our answers lie in our brand new article “The Future of Smoking”.

https://www.ditchlabs.com/blog/article4

Ditch Labs | Revolutionary Smoking Cessation Platform — The Future of Smoking What is the future of smoking? We notice the constant release of new devices and technologies but where are we really headed and where will the zillion dollars to***co industry stand? This article discusses the premises of smoking in the future.

Anyone can become addicted to substance use. However, some factors can affect the likelihood, the severity and the speed of developing an addiction. Together, let’s go through some of !

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Over the years, we have learned various new facts about ******es and va**ng. However, there are still many things we have yet to discover, here are 3 curious about **ng.

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is the last stage. Maintaining a is not as easy as it looks and while many manage to not ever again, there are some ways to increase your chances even more. Together, let’s go over a few to prevent a relapse!

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Statistics show that about 80% of the new year’s fail every year. New Year’s resolutions resonate with trying to break and forming new ones. With a goal in mind, we prepare to , and we make an effort to keep up with that . So why do most ’s resolutions fail at breaking a bad habit?

Together, let’s find out how to break a and form a new one!

We know about pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh! . Yet, who would have guessed that the same existed for the ***co industry? Together, let’s explore another interesting .

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Lighting a in the may sound usual for many. Yet, various factors indicate that during may be even more hazardous. Together, let’s dive deeper into this question!

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We've all wanted to talk to someone we care about regarding their . Intervening in is not always easy and particularly with people who are close to us. It requires a lot of patience and discipline to establish a strong support system.

Successful begin with identifying the user and assessing their perspective on . While this protocol is applied by professionals, not everyone can afford to talk to a professional.

We tried to make it more personal and accessible to everyone wishing to . Together, let's take a look at "The Five A's" protocol for intervening correctly!

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Ni****ne replacement therapy (NRT) is often underrated due to misconceptions about its use. Together, let's break down 3 about !

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The process of is not an easy route and can be sectioned into many . Together, let's look at the 5 different stages of !

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We often hear about the controversial role of women in the to***co industry. From the hated figure of the to the symbol of freedom via the consumption. Yet, little did we know how important the role of was in the movement!

Have you ever heard of the five Ds? This can help with by quickly responding to the urge to smoke a . Together, let's have a look at it!

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Have you ever wondered why people start smoking in the first place? By being repeatedly exposed to prominent figures who have positive experiences by smoking, vicarious learning occurs leading us to believe that smoking is safe and enjoyable. However, it is by far not the case.

We normalized the act of but not its serious . But why really would we ever start smoking? Learn more about the common reasons why many of us start in our last article "Smoking Influences: Why Do We Start Smoking?".

https://www.ditchlabs.com/blog/article3

Ditch Labs | Revolutionary Smoking Cessation Platform — Article 003: Smoking Influences: Why Do We Start Smoking? As a follow up in the line of content around smoking as a global issue, this article discusses the reasons why we might start smoking in the first place.

While to***co use may not be a disease itself, addiction occurs very quickly and smoking, even occasionally, harms nearly every organ of the body.

Our last talks about the acknowledgment of ***co as an . As we may think that this is a new phenomenon, it turns out that the harmful effects of to***co have been recognized long before today.

https://www.ditchlabs.com/blog/article2

Ditch Labs | Revolutionary Smoking Cessation Platform — Article 002: Acknowledging the to***co epidemic: A new phenomenon? This article discusses the dates and surprising historical events that portrays the origins of to***co control and the acknowledgment of to***co as an epidemic.

What if was more dangerous than ever during the COVID-19 ?

Our last talks about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on smoking and includes information that indicates the position of the pandemic in behavioural patterns of smoking.
To know more about the relationship between and smoking, here is the article:

https://www.ditchlabs.com/blog/article1

Ditch Labs | Revolutionary Smoking Cessation Platform — Article 001: Smoking, more dangerous than ever during COVID-19 pandemic The on-going issue of Covid-19's impacts on smoking and ni****ne addiction. This article discusses the relationship between smoking and the COVID-19 pandemic. You may find answers to questions such as "Does smoking increase the risk of severe COVID-19?", "Do e-cigarette users get more