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Category Archives: Health Systems

Implementing Tobacco Cessation Programs in Substance Use Disorder Treatment Settings

Summary: This quick guide for program directors and clinicians was created to help staff working in substance use disorder treatment settings implement a tobacco cessation program for their clients. Topics covered include: An overview of the problem Benefits of tobacco cessation and a tobacco-free workplace Tips for implementing tobacco cessation treatment and a tobacco-free environment […]

Tobacco Cessation Change Package

Summary: Many health systems are familiar with the “Million Hearts” campaign which is a national initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes by implementing a small set of evidence-based strategies. The Campaign includes a Tobacco Cessation Change Package (TCCP) that provides clinical teams with a practical resource to increase the reach and effectiveness […]

Kansas Tobacco Guideline for Behavioral Health Care: An Implementation Toolkit

Summary: The Kansas Behavioral Health Tobacco Project, led by NAMI Kansas, developed the Tobacco Guideline for Behavioral Health. This toolkit provides practical approaches and policy resources that behavioral health organizations can use to implement the Tobacco Guideline for Behavioral Health in four areas: Promoting wellness by integrating evidence-based tobacco treatment into routine clinical practice Building […]

Report: Using Medications to Treat Tobacco-Use Disorder

Summary: This report describes innovative uses of approved medications for the treatment of TUD for people with behavioral health conditions. It provides an overview of the seven FDA-approved medications for treating tobacco use, recommended use of those medications associated with improved outcomes, and key messages for treating TUD in behavioral health populations. It is intended […]

Report: Treating Tobacco Use Disorder in Behavioral Health Populations: Innovative Approaches and Uses of Approved Medications

Summary: This report describes innovative uses of approved medications for the treatment of TUD for people with behavioral health conditions. It provides an overview of the seven FDA-approved medications for treating tobacco use, recommended use of those medications associated with improved outcomes, and key messages for treating TUD in behavioral health populations. It is intended […]

HHS Smoking Cessation Framework

Summary: The framework sets forth an organizing set of goals and broad strategies to guide states in enhancing collaboration and coordination to drive further progress in increasing smoking cessation – including for people affected by behavioral health conditions. The Framework’s six goals are: Goal 1. Reduce smoking- and cessation-related disparities. Goal 2. Increase awareness and […]

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