Tobacco Cessation Drug Therapy and Counseling

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Discuss risks associated with tobacco use, including, but not limited to lung cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory disease, surgical complications, perinatal harm, and mortality.
• Explain tobacco dependence, including the factors that influence and increase risk for dependence.
• Highlight the impact of nicotine withdrawal in tobacco dependence.
• Note challenges associated with mental health conditions in tobacco dependence.
• Relay the impact of e-cigarettes on youth.
• Outline advantages and disadvantages of tobacco harm reduction.
• List goals of tobacco cessation.
• Evaluate tobacco use and level of dependence.
• Give prominence to the benefits of tobacco cessation.
• Detail behavioral support for tobacco cessation.
• State the pros and cons of the various medications for tobacco cessation.
• Distinguish over-the-counter and prescription options for tobacco cessation.
• Provide dosing and instructions for nicotine replacement therapy agents.