Center for Tobacco Independence

This 1-hour training is designed for professionals who work with youth, including school personnel, healthcare providers, coaches, and other trusted adults. The session provides foundation in adolescent brain development and explains why nicotine exposure during the teenage years can be especially harmful. Participants will learn about current trends in youth use of e-cigarettes and oral nicotine pouches, including emerging patterns in the United States. Practical, client-centered intervention strategies will be shared to help providers integrate brief, effective conversations about nicotine use into everyday…

Description This 90-minute virtual training will explore how health systems can effectively address tobacco use among patients by incorporating screening, brief intervention, referral pathways, and follow-up into routine clinical care.  Participants will explore evidence-based strategies for optimizing workflows, strengthening documentation, practices, and ensuring staff competency. The session will also provide an overview of the Maine QuitLink referral process and available treatment services. Registration closes June 1, 2026 @ 12pm 1.25 CME/CEU Credit available with attendance of training

Presenter: Edward J. Perka Jr., CASAC, NCNTT, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence $50 for Maine Residents    $75 for Non-Maine Residents 1.75 CME credits available with attendance 0f live training. Description A group is a shared therapeutic experience facilitated by a trained professional in which participants work together around common concerns. Group treatment is a collaborative form of healing that focuses on concerns shared by group members. Providing evidence-based tobacco treatment in a group setting is an effective way to help people stop smoking…