Center for Tobacco Independence

Presenter: Derek Bowen of the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence This webinar will explore the significant health impacts of tobacco and nicotine products on individuals across the nation. Through the use of tobacco and nicotine products, several adverse health effects may arise through one’s lifetime. Also, the longer the individual uses these products, the greater the risk of these adverse health effects. Tobacco and nicotine products are dangerous, and harmful toward our health, and can lead to numerous health problems such as cancer,…

Presenters: Amy Giles and Angela Bell of the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence Join CTI for an informative session on Maine QuitLink, the state's free and evidence-based tobacco treatment initiative. Funded by the Maine CDC Tobacco and Substance Use Prevention and Control program for over two decades, Maine QuitLink offers comprehensive support for quitting tobacco and nicotine. During this webinar, we'll provide an overview of the Maine QuitLink program options, detailing eligibility requirements and what participants can expect during their experience. We'll also…

1.0 CHES Credit Available Presenter: Bonnie Carleton, MCHES, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence This webinar will identify types and brands of popular tobacco & nicotine products. We will examine statistics, use-rates, and explore some of the newer products to hit the market. We will briefly review the health risks that they pose to consumers, as well as sales restrictions and regulations in the State of Maine.