Center for Tobacco Independence

Presenter: Victoria Hynes, LCSW, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence, Training and Education Program Manager The MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence is one of 25 Nationally Accredited Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Programs, and provides the training pathway for those who are pursuing the National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice (NCTTP). This unified certification process is an important step to enhance the professionalization and recognition of tobacco treatment as a specialty. Tune in to learn more about the training process, the requirements of certification, frequently…

Presenter: Keith Walker, LCSW, TTS-C - MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence Training and Education Program The types of tobacco products available have proliferated in recent years, creating a shifting and sometimes confusing landscape. This webinar will provide an overview of some of the more recent non-cigarette tobacco products and will address some of the myths and misinformation about them. This presentation will discuss health risks associated with different types of tobacco products, including combustibles, smokeless tobacco, electronic nicotine delivery systems, and heated-not-burned products.…

Presenter: Yaneth Rodriguez, MPH - University of Southern California Tobacco Center for Regulatory Sciences, Community Data Collection Manager Secondhand and thirdhand smoke are a significant public health concern and driver of smoke-free policies. Secondhand smoke is inhaled involuntarily from tobacco being smoked by others and increases the risk for many diseases. When nonsmokers are exposed to tobacco smoke, their risk of lung cancer is increased by about 20%. Thirdhand smoke leaves chemical residue on surfaces where smoking has occurred and can continue long…