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Welcome to INTREPID Lab (formerly Nicot​ine Dependence​ Service)

​​​​​​A ​​leading ​hub ​​for​ smoking and​ ​​vaping treatment, ​​research & education

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RECENT NEWS

Tobacco Claims

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A n​​ational class action settlement involving major tobacco companies is now accepting claims from eligible individuals in Canada.

August 25, 2025: New Smoking Cessation Guidelines

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The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care has released updated, evidence‑based strategies and interventions to help adults quit smoking. Practical, patient‑centered, and ready for use in your practice.

What We Do

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Treatment

Medication and behavioural treatment options, including the Nicotine Dependence Clinic and STOP program, to help people quit smoking tobacco.

Learn about Treatment options

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Research & Projects

Research and quality improvement projects exploring novel treatments for tobacco use and comorbid conditions, and enhanced access to inclusive care.

Learn about Research and Projects

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Education

Accredited trainings offered by our TEACH team for providers in tobacco use treatment, chronic disease prevention, diabetes, cannabis, and other topics.

Learn about Education and TEACH

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Knowledge Mobilization

Shortening the time gap in translating research into practice. Using the Learning Health System model to rapidly iterate treatment programs.

Learn about Knowledge Mobilization

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E-Cigarettes & Vaping

Upcoming and recorded sessions with experts discussing emerging evidence on e-cigarettes, vaping and clinical guidance.

Learn about E-Cigarettes and Vaping

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Virtual Care

An online program to help you quit smoking cigarettes. Join today from the comfort of your home and receive free NRT.

Learn about Virtual Care and free NRT


W​​e have created a 
Learning Health System ​

For smoking cessation​e-cigarette use and related risk factors and symptoms: hazardous drinking, depression, physical inactivity, poor nutrition.

A growing platform for more interventions, it is for healthcare systems & organizations. Adaptable to non-healthcare wellness service providers. 
▶​ A ​solution with all stakeholders in mind


Patients​
Equitable, quality quit smoking treatment. Improved outcome.
Providers
Automation and actionable just-in-time information. 
Funders 
Reduced cost of implementation.
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 By the Numbe​rs​


469,218 ​​​

Patients

Treated

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​418 ​​

Partner Organizations


6,813

​Practitioners Trained


​7

Accredited 

Courses

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 Our Publications


We have a growing repository of publications from 2008 to present day which reflect the diversity of work we do in treatment, research, education, knowledge mobilization, and innovation. ​Check back often for the latest updates! 

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