Can Future-Focused Thinking Help Smokers Quit?

January 13, 2026 by newswise.com

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Can Future-Focused Thinking Help Smokers Quit?

Jeff Stein, a health behaviors researcher at Virginia Tech, received a grant to test a low-cost intervention helping rural residents quit smoking. Less than 1 in 10 smokers succeed in quitting despite knowing the risks. The study will use episodic future thinking to promote healthier choices by focusing on long-term rewards. Participants will receive smoking cessation resources in a remote study, aiming to tailor public health interventions for tobacco use. Stein's research shows promising results in influencing addictive behaviors.

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