Date and Time: December 4; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom
Intended Audience: Behavioral Health Staff including DSPs and Clinicians, Human Resources
Tobacco/nicotine use in the U.S. is at an all-time low, but still extraordinarily high among individuals with substance use disorders and mental health conditions. Let’s talk about why! This session will address the role of smoking and vaping in treatment and how nicotine impacts recovery. Join us to learn about the latest products, keep the conversation going, and explore ways to integrate this into treatment in a way that meets people where they are.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
– Identify 4 research-based reasons for addressing and treating tobacco/nicotine dependence in behavioral health treatment program.
– Describe a motivational interviewing approach and identify pharmacological, cognitive, and behavioral strategies for the treatment of tobacco/nicotine dependence.
– Review concrete steps programs/clinicians can take to increase integration of tobacco/nicotine education and treatment.
Presented by:
Kristina Fenn Silver, Director of Tobacco Education & Treatment Services, Institute for Health and Recovery
Cost:
Free for members
Confirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.
Accommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
