Center for Tobacco Independence

In March of 2020 the Maine QuitLink launched two new services:  the Intensive Behavioral Health Program and Individual Services. Join us as we celebrate our first year with these expanded services! This webinar will provide an overview of each service, why they were launched, as well as potential successes & lessons learned based on utilization during the first 12 months. Presenter: Amy Giles, Program Manager, Maine QuitLink

Tobacco and other substances, including alcohol, opioids, stimulants, and cannabis, are often used in conjunction with each other. The prevalence of comorbid tobacco and other substance use is associated with a wide range of deficits in physical, psychological, and behavioral outcomes. This webinar will provide an overview of the various underlying mechanisms contributing to comorbid tobacco and other substance use, and will present information useful to clinicians in the course of treatment planning. Presenter: Edward J. Perka, Jr., CASAC, ICADC, NCTTP

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an effective form of treatment for individuals with substance use disorders. This webinar will include a basic review of the components of CBT, focusing on the impact of thoughts on feelings and behavior. Using case studies, participants will begin to identify unhelpful thinking. Finally, participants will learn ways to address these thought traps in real time with their patients/clients. Earn 1.0 CME for participating in this webinar. Presenter: Martha Seabury, RN, NCTTP – MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence,…