--- title: Kickin' It Blog | Gary Tedeschi, PhD description: Gary has been Clinical Director of the California Smokers' Helpline since 1994. A licensed psychologist, Gary is responsible for clinical supervision, counseling protocol development, counselor training, and continuing education. He also serves as teaching faculty for the Center for Tobacco Cessation, focusing on the elements of effective behavioral interventions to help smokers quit. --- [![Kick_It_California_Logo_Left_RGB_Primary-3](https://kicform.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Kick_It_California_Logo_Left_RGB_Primary-3.png?width=201&height=100&name=Kick_It_California_Logo_Left_RGB_Primary-3.png "Kick_It_California_Logo_Left_RGB_Primary-3")](http://www.kickitca.org) - [Blog](https://kicform.org/blog) # KIC Blog ## Gary Tedeschi, PhD Gary has been Clinical Director of the California Smokers' Helpline since 1994. A licensed psychologist, Gary is responsible for clinical supervision, counseling protocol development, counselor training, and continuing education. He also serves as teaching faculty for the Center for Tobacco Cessation, focusing on the elements of effective behavioral interventions to help smokers quit. ## Recent Posts [![](https://kicform.org/hubfs/hs-generated-images/A%20legal%20gavel%20and%20FDA%20document%20with%20oral%20nicotine%20pouches%20in%20the%20foreground%20modern%20clean%20style%20echoing%20healthcare%20industry%20colors.png) ](https://kicform.org/blog/oral-nicotine-pouches-new-laws-and-what-to-know) ## [Oral Nicotine Pouches: New Laws and What to Know](https://kicform.org/blog/oral-nicotine-pouches-new-laws-and-what-to-know) ** Oct 23, 2025 12:02:38 PM / by [Gary Tedeschi, PhD](https://kicform.org/blog/author/gary-tedeschi-phd) posted in [nicotine](https://kicform.org/blog/topic/nicotine) [** 0 Comments](https://kicform.org/blog/oral-nicotine-pouches-new-laws-and-what-to-know#comments-listing) This post explores recent federal and state laws on oral nicotine pouches, FDA actions, and what users must know. [Read More **](https://kicform.org/blog/oral-nicotine-pouches-new-laws-and-what-to-know) [![](https://kicform.org/hubfs/hs-generated-images/A%20diverse%20group%20of%20people%20in%20an%20urban%20neighborhood%20billboards%20in%20the%20background%20with%20tobacco%20ads%20and%20public%20health%20advocates%20vibrant%20inclusive%20photography%20style.png) ](https://kicform.org/blog/how-targeted-tobacco-marketing-drives-health-inequity) ## [How Targeted Tobacco Marketing Drives Health Inequity](https://kicform.org/blog/how-targeted-tobacco-marketing-drives-health-inequity) ** Oct 23, 2025 11:49:40 AM / by [Gary Tedeschi, PhD](https://kicform.org/blog/author/gary-tedeschi-phd) posted in [Research](https://kicform.org/blog/topic/research) [** 0 Comments](https://kicform.org/blog/how-targeted-tobacco-marketing-drives-health-inequity#comments-listing) This post breaks down how tobacco industry marketing drives health disparities and strategies for equity. [Read More **](https://kicform.org/blog/how-targeted-tobacco-marketing-drives-health-inequity) [All posts](https://kicform.org/blog/all) ### Subscribe to Email Updates - [Recent](https://kicform.org/blog/author/gary-tedeschi-phd#tab-1) - [Popular](https://kicform.org/blog/author/gary-tedeschi-phd#tab-2) - [Categories](https://kicform.org/blog/author/gary-tedeschi-phd#tab-3) ### Lists by Topic ### Posts by Topic - [Research (2)](https://kicform.org/blog/topic/research) - [Smoke-Free Policy and Cessation (1)](https://kicform.org/blog/topic/smoke-free-policy-and-cessation) - [Tobacco regulation (1)](https://kicform.org/blog/topic/tobacco-regulation) - [Webinars (1)](https://kicform.org/blog/topic/webinars) - [nicotine (1)](https://kicform.org/blog/topic/nicotine) ## Recent Posts # About Us Use this little footer to reinforce your message about who you are and why people love working with you. And since this is a global module, you only have to edit it once to make the changes across every page it appears on. [Learn More](https://www.hubspot.com) # Links # Contact Us ** 858-300-1010 ** [yourname@company.com](mailto:yourname@company.com) ** 9500 Gilman Drive, #0905 La Jolla, CA 92093 Copyright 2026 | Designed with ** by [HubSpot](http://www.hubspot.com) [**](https://kicform.org/blog/author/gary-tedeschi-phd#)