Center for Tobacco Independence

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…

Presented by: Dr. Edward Bender, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence Medical Director  1 CHES credit approved with live attendance of webinar This session will provide a brief overview of the seven frontline medications for nicotine treatment. It will also explore how adolescent brain development influences their use of specific tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and combustible tobacco. Youth tobacco treatment presents unique challenges, including the lack of FDA-approved medications for adolescents and the complexities introduced by the still-developing adolescent brain. These factors create both…