World No Tobacco Day, celebrated annually on May 31st, serves as a powerful global platform to raise awareness about the detrimental consequences of tobacco use. By dedicating a special article collection to explore the effects of tobacco and nicotine on the brain, we can contribute significantly to the growing body of knowledge in this field and encourage informed decisions regarding tobacco consumption.
This research topic aims to bring together original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and insightful perspectives from researchers, clinicians, and experts in the field. We anticipate covering a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:
Neurochemical changes induced by tobacco and nicotine exposure
Impact of tobacco smoking on cognition and memory
Nicotine addiction and its neurobiological basis
Neurotoxic effects of tobacco and nicotine on the developing brain
Interaction between tobacco use and psychiatric disorders
Innovative therapeutic approaches for tobacco dependence and cessation
This collection will provide a unique opportunity for researchers to present their latest findings, exchange ideas, and further unravel the intricate relationship between tobacco/nicotine and the brain. It will offer clinicians valuable insights to enhance patient care and develop effective intervention strategies. All articles published in this research topic will be freely available to the global scientific community, contributing to our collective efforts in combating the harmful effects of tobacco and nicotine on the brain.
In order to be considered for publication in the collection, all manuscripts must strictly adhere to the guidelines that have been set for conducting research on specifically defined substances in plant extracts, ie tobacco: see
here the Four Pillars of Best Practice in Ethnopharmacology. We also expect that the MS follow the standards established in the
ConPhyMP statement Front. Pharmacol. 13:953205.