Corrigendum to “Communicating differences in tobacco product risks: Timing is of the essence” [Addict. Behav. 76 (2018) 388–389, (S0306460317300564), (10.1016/j.addbeh.2017.01.028)]

The authors regret in the original publication of the article “Communicating differences in tobacco product risks: Timing is of the essence’” in “Addictive Behaviors”, it has come to our attention that important conflict of interests was not disclosed by the authors. In the interest of transparency and accuracy, this corrigendum is issued to address and rectify this oversight. Dr. Niaura declares that between 2015 and 2020, they frequently communicated with Juul Labs personnel and attended several meetings with JUUL personnel as invited guests, at which they presented information pertaining to their scientific research. They did not receive any honoraria, reimbursements or compensation for attending these meetings, except for hospitality in the form of meals. Between 2015 and 2020 Dr. Niaura reported grants from a Westat subcontract and other grants from the NIH (NIDA-NCI-FDA) paid to their employers; receiving salary from the Steven Schroeder Institute for Tobacco Research and Policy Studies at Truth Initiative, and New York University School of Global Public Health. Dr. Niaura was a scientific consultant on a grant which was awarded to Johns Hopkins University, from which they received consulting payments.