YouTube as a source of quitting smoking information.

Objective: To conduct analyses to determine the extent to which YouTube videos posted specific to smoking cessation were actually about quitting smoking and if so, whether or not they portrayed evidence-based practices (EBPs).

Methods: In August 2008, researchers identified YouTube videos by search strategies, 'relevance' and 'view count' using the following three search terms: 'stop smoking', 'quit smoking' and 'smoking cessation (n=296 for full sample and n=191 for unique videos).

Results: Overall, almost 60% of videos contained a message about quitting smoking.

Does taking steps to control one's drug use predict entry into treatment?

Background: Treatment readiness has been shown to predict entry and success in drug treatment programs.

Objective: To examine the association between treatment readiness (defined as engaging in activities to control one's drug use) and enrolling in drug treatment.

Methods: Longitudinal data collected through face-to-face interviews (March 2004-February 2007, NIDA-funded) from 585 injectors in Baltimore were analyzed.