Treating Tobacco Use: The Opportunity to Save Lives and Improve Behavioral Health Outcomes
Tobacco use is one of the most significant but often overlooked addiction and use presents barriers to long-term recovery and wellness. Among people with mental health and substance use conditions, tobacco use remains alarmingly high, contributing to early death, chronic illness, and relapse. This module explores why integrating tobacco use disorder (TUD) treatment into behavioral health services is not just necessary—it’s lifesaving.
Learning Objectives
- Uncover the shocking rates of tobacco use among individuals with behavioral health conditions
- Understand how tobacco drives early death and poor treatment outcomes
- Strengthen your commitment to integrating evidence-based tobacco treatment into everyday care
