Center for Tobacco Independence

1.0 CHES Credit & 1.0 CME Credit available with live webinar attendance Presenter: Derek Bowen of the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence In this webinar, we’ll explore the harmful effects of smoking on pets, particularly through secondhand and thirdhand smoke. As we know, pets are a huge part of many families from across the world, and smoking can have numerous negative health effects on our pet's overall health. Attendees will learn what secondhand and thirdhand smoke are, their health risks to pets –…

Presenter: Edward J. Perka, Jr., CASAC, NCNTT of the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence Tobacco and cannabis are often used in conjunction with each other. The prevalence of co-occurring tobacco and cannabis 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 related to co-occurring tobacco and cannabis use and will present a rationale for treating tobacco and cannabis use disorders concurrently. 1.5 CHES Credit & 1.5…

Presenter: Derek Bowen of the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence Through this informative and interactive webinar, we will explore the intersection of tobacco use and justice-involved populations, shedding light on the unique challenges they face in tobacco treatment and recovery. Individuals within the justice system experience significant barriers to reducing or quitting tobacco use. Due to this, the need for intervention is high, and with proper tobacco treatment and recovery this can be possible. Throughout the webinar, we will discuss these barriers and…