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Opportunities for Change: Addressing Tobacco Use in Behavioral Health Settings

Research shows that providing tobacco treatment in the behavioral health setting is critically important for improving the health outcomes of this population. Join other behavioral health professionals and the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence Training and Education team for a new virtual training to learn more about the health burden of tobacco and nicotine on individuals with behavioral health conditions. This training will support Behavioral Health Professionals in various ways including: Enhancing existing skills to utilize low barrier strategies that will support patients…

Webinar: Tobacco Use & Cancer: Strategies to Address Use and Deliver Treatment

This webinar addresses the challenges presented when treating patients with tobacco use disorder who are also cancer survivors. Topics covered include the prevalence and negative impact of tobacco use, basic neurobiology of substance use disorders, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions, and pharmacotherapy. Presenter: Edward Perka Jr, Tobacco Treatment Educator, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence

Webinar: Addressing Vaping in the Healthcare Setting Part 1: What You Need to Know and How to Take Action

The use of ENDS has increased significantly among adolescents and young adults in the past several years. Reasons for this increase include the use of flavoring, social acceptability among peers, widespread advertising and misconceptions about the safety of these products. This session will highlight the current landscape of product use locally and nationally.  The session will also include evidence-based or informed prevention and treatment strategies for use in the school and community setting. Presenter: Victoria Hynes, Program Manager, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence