Advancing Tobacco-Free Recovery Through Systems Change The National Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Recovery (CoE-TFR) developed this driver diagram to guide multi-sector efforts in transforming systems of care and support to advance tobacco-free recovery (TFR) for individuals with behavioral health conditions (mental health and/or substance use conditions). Tobacco use remains disproportionately high among people with […]
Medication Is Not Optional – It’s a Lifesaving Tool Tobacco use disorder is a chronic, relapsing condition – and it deserves the same medical response as any other addiction. This module provides clear, actionable guidance for prescribing FDA-approved tobacco use disorder medications in behavioral health settings. Learning Objectives Understand tobacco use disorder as a […]
Your Words Can Save a Life—Use Them to Talk About Tobacco Whether your clients want to quit or not, they deserve counseling that addresses tobacco use without shame or pressure. This module helps you build the skills and strategies to have compassionate, impactful conversations about TUD using Motivational Interviewing strategies. Learning Objectives Understand the role […]
Tobacco Recovery Belongs in the Treatment Plan Too often, tobacco gets left out of the plan—yet failing to address it increases relapse rates, weakens recovery, and shortens lives. This module shows how to build treatment plans that include tobacco use—not as an afterthought, but as a core part of recovery. Learning Objectives Learn the essential […]
If You’re Not Screening for Tobacco Use Disorder (TUD), You’re Missing the Full Picture We can’t treat what we don’t assess. Tobacco use is often invisible in mental health settings—not because it’s not present, but because we don’t ask. This module equips you with the tools to identify TUD early, accurately, and compassionately, using strategies […]
Treating Tobacco Use: The Opportunity to Save Lives and Improve Behavioral Health Outcomes Tobacco use is one of the most significant but often overlooked addiction and use presents barriers to long-term recovery and wellness. Among people with mental health and substance use conditions, tobacco use remains alarmingly high, contributing to early death, chronic illness, and […]
