This guide is intended to be a clinical resource for the treatment of the dual use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes*. The guide can support professionals working across behavioral health, public health, and tobacco control systems in addressing dual use among the patients and individuals they serve, which refers to the regular use of both combustible […]
Summary: The average person who quits does so after many unsuccessful attempts—estimated from 10 to as many as 30. Most smokers do not use a cessation medication or, if they do, they use it incorrectly. This guide describes a three-step protocol (i.e., Ask, Advise, Refer) for helping relapsed smokers regain abstinence by encouraging them to learn […]
Summary: This quick guide for program directors and clinicians was created to help staff working in substance use disorder treatment settings implement a tobacco cessation program for their clients. Topics covered include: An overview of the problem Benefits of tobacco cessation and a tobacco-free workplace Tips for implementing tobacco cessation treatment and a tobacco-free environment […]
