The Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs (CTTTP) accredits Tobacco Treatment Specialist training programs and maintains a list of approved programs that help equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively address tobacco use. Through its standards and accreditation process, the Council promotes high-quality, evidence-based training across diverse populations and care settings.
No matter which tobacco or vaping products you use and how often you use them, chances are you’ve thought about how they fit into the plans and goals you have for your life. Take this quiz to learn more about how you see tobacco and how ready you are to make any changes.
There are seven tobacco treatment medications, including two non-nicotine pills, bupropion SR (Zyban or Wellbutrin) and varenicline (Chantix), and five types of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) — the patch, gum, lozenge and nasal spray. Whether your goal is to manage nicotine cravings, cut down or quit, you can safely use NRT, even if you continue […]
These 30-second videos from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention outline how to use the Nicotine Lozenge, patch, gum and combination NRT.
