We hope you enjoy this monthly newsletter from the
Training & Education Program at the Center for Tobacco Independence.
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Available Trainings
Please be sure to check the CTI website periodically for new additions to our exciting training season!
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AD HOC TRAINING
November 12, 2020
9 - 12:00pm via Zoom
Learn about the history of eliminating tobacco disparities in the US, critical steps taken to reduce tobacco-related disparities, and discuss what scientists, practitioners, policy-makers, and community members can do to end this longstanding and preventable epidemic.
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BASIC SKILLS TRAININGS
November 17-19, 2020
9 - 10:30am via Zoom
Learn about the health burden of tobacco and nicotine on individuals with behavioral health conditions, and opportunities for treatment in mental health and substance use settings.
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WEBINARS
12 – 1pm
Review data on past and current tobacco and nicotine use, and quitting behavior in Maine.
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
12 – 1pm
Learn about the environmental impact tobacco and ENDS products produce on a macro level, and how we can reduce our nicotine footprint for the planet.
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What's the Research?
Tobacco Smoking and Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
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In a new document produced by the World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco smoking causes 1 in 5 (20%) of all global coronary heart disease deaths.
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a type of heart disease that develops when the heart's arteries cannot deliver enough blood to the heart. It is currently the leading cause of death in the United States.
In the September 2020 document, it is stated that there is a well-established causal link between tobacco smoking and disease/mortality related to coronary heart disease. Currently, CHD contributes to 16.6% of the 56 million annual global deaths, and tobacco smoking is responsible for 1.62 million of these deaths.
Likelihood of harm to the cardiovascular system increases with length of time that a person smokes, and with the amount and type of tobacco products used.
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While tobacco smoking directly harms ones own cardiovascular system, it is estimated that 382,000 people died of coronary heart disease directly attributed to secondhand smoke exposure (in 2017) representing 4% of all deaths from CHD.
You can read the entire WHO article here.
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November 17 - 19, 2020
9 - 10:30am
Via Zoom
Tobacco use can be a difficult issue to address, especially in the behavioral health field. People with mental health diagnoses are more likely to use tobacco, smoke more, and have a harder time quitting than those without such a diagnosis. However, these individuals want to quit and can quit, but they may need some extra support.
Join us for this exciting training series, and learn more about confronting tobacco use in individuals with behavioral health conditions.
Up to 3.75 CMEs will be offered for this series - individuals must participate in the November 17th, 18th & 19th sessions to be eligible
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New Online Course Now Available! |
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We are excited to present our newest online course: The Health Burdens of Tobacco and Nicotine Use. Earn a total of 0.5 free CMEs upon completion of the course and learn some of the foundational information that we teach in our Basic Skills Trainings.
The course is designed to address the health burdens of tobacco and nicotine use. You will explore four different modules, each based in a different healthcare setting, that focus on the health burdens of a different tobacco product. Secondhand and thirdhand smoke and oral issues will also be covered.
Find the course, as well as our other offerings, here.
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To access a printable informational postcard on our current online courses, please click the image to the left.
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Quit Your Way Poster
Our newest QuitLink resource is a great visual that breaks down the offerings of the Maine QuitLink- including phone coaching, web coaching, and individual services.
This a great poster to have in a clinic, group setting, or even waiting room.
Click here or on the image to order free copies of the poster. |
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For more information about the Training & Education Program, visit:
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MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence (CTI)
Tobacco Treatment Training and Education Program
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CTI provides education and training on evidence-based tobacco treatment to healthcare and behavioral health professionals in Maine on behalf of the Maine CDC, DHHS. Our goal is to improve access to high quality, best practice tobacco treatment and create a network of tobacco treatment specialists across the state. |
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