Category Archives: Health Systems

Medication Is Not Optional – It’s a Lifesaving Tool Tobacco use disorder is a chronic, relapsing condition – and it deserves the same medical response as any other addiction. This module provides clear, actionable guidance for prescribing FDA-approved tobacco cessation medications in behavioral health settings.      Learning Objectives   Understand tobacco use disorder as a chronic […]

Your Words Can Save a Life—Use Them to Talk About Tobacco   Whether your clients want to quit or not, they deserve counseling that addresses tobacco use without shame or pressure. This module helps you build the skills and strategies to have compassionate, impactful conversations about TUD using Motivational Interviewing and harm reduction.   Learning Objectives   Understand […]

Tobacco Recovery Belongs in the Treatment Plan   Too often, tobacco gets left out of the plan—yet failing to address it increases relapse rates, weakens recovery, and shortens lives. This module shows how to build treatment plans that include tobacco use—not as an afterthought, but as a core part of recovery.   Learning Objectives   Learn the essential […]

If You’re Not Screening for Tobacco Use Disorder (TUD), You’re Missing the Full Picture   We can’t treat what we don’t assess. Tobacco use is often invisible in mental health settings—not because it’s not present, but because we don’t ask. This module equips you with the tools to identify TUD early, accurately, and compassionately, using strategies […]

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 […]