DESCRIPTION: Most individuals entering substance use treatment programs use tobacco products (ranging from cigarettes to electronic nicotine delivery systems), contributing to a health disparity that impacts mental and physical health and long-term recovery. This workshop will focus on 2 aspects of addressing tobacco use in substance use treatment settings: working with clients who are not thinking about changing their tobacco use, and helping those who are ready to take action and move into tobacco recovery. We will review and utilize Motivational Interviewing techniques and evidence-based strategies for quitting. Participants will learn about recent research on including tobacco cessation in behavioral health treatment. Information will be applicable to individual and group treatment and clinicians will leave with new ideas and approaches for addressing tobacco use. OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, participants will (be able to):
SPONSORED BY: MA Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, Institute for Health and Recovery, TAPE Project & AdCare Educational Institute, Inc.
Courtyard by Marriott- Marlborough 75 Felton Street Marlborough, MA 01752 United States