Center for Tobacco Independence

  Presenter: Edward J. Perka, Jr., CASAC, NCTTP, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence 1.0 CHES Credit & 1.0 CME Credit available for live webinar Tobacco Use Disorder treatment may be complicated in clients with Co-occurring Disorders. Tobacco use disorder is frequently seen alongside other concurrent substance use disorders and mental health disorders. Providers often struggle with questions such as “what constitutes a co-occurring disorder” and “which condition should be treated first” and “how do other substance use and mental health disorders affect tobacco…

Presenter: Bonnie Carleton, MCHES, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence 1.0 CHES & 1.0 CME Credits Available with attendance of live webinar We will describe the popular tobacco & nicotine products that are available to consumers today, as well as the known and potential health risks that they cause. We will also examine the history of tobacco products and how they’ve been marketed throughout the years. Participants will have opportunities to join the conversation, ask questions, and share ideas with the group.    …

Presenter: Edward Bender, DO; MaineHealth Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist This webinar will discuss the unique and potentially life-long risks of tobacco use in adolescence along with considerations for the opportunities for lasting change from tobacco prevention and/or treatment with teens. We will also explore means of enhancing motivation to change, and treatment methods for teens, including what is known about medications.