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Role of Community Health Workers in Tobacco Cessation

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0.5 credits

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Description

This training provides a comprehensive overview of tobacco cessation, focusing on its impact on individuals with substance use disorders and mental health conditions. It explores research-backed benefits of quitting tobacco, the tactics of the tobacco industry targeting vulnerable populations, and the integration of tobacco cessation into broader substance use treatment strategies.

Target Audience

This training is designed for healthcare providers, mental health professionals, substance use counselors, and public health advocates seeking to address tobacco use within vulnerable populations.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

  1. Recognize the high prevalence of tobacco use among individuals in substance use disorder treatment.
  2. Understand the mental health benefits of quitting tobacco, including improved mood and reduced anxiety, depression, and stress.
  3. Identify unethical tactics used by the tobacco industry to target vulnerable populations.
  4. Acknowledge that tobacco use is a leading cause of death among individuals in substance use disorder treatment.
  5. Explore strategies for integrating tobacco cessation into substance use and mental health treatment programs.

 

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