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 click on the orange titles below to learn about our exciting virtual offerings!
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BASIC SKILLS TRAINING
Learn about nicotine addiction and how to integrate brief, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
September 21 – 1-3:30pm
September 22 – 1-3:30pm
September 23 – 1-3:30pm
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WEBINARS
12 – 1pm
Learn about treatment for patients with tobacco use disorder who also have a co-occurring substance use and/or mental health disorder.
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ONLINE COURSES
We have several self-paced online courses available, for which you are able to get free CMEs. Click on the titles to check them out.
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What's the Research?
Tobacco Treatment in Pregnancy
What is the best way to help pregnant women who smoke, especially when their situations are complicated by other substance abuse and mental health concerns, as well as socioeconomic problems? The Maine QuitLink provides support to such participants, including dosing pregnant women for NRT medications. However, many providers are concerned that the nicotine in these products is unsafe in pregnancy. What is the best way to proceed? |
A recent case report, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, is broadly representative of women who attend a high-risk prenatal clinic in Australia. The report explored the treatment needs of a pregnant woman who had a history of substance abuse, mental illness and trauma, who also smoked. The patient engaged in a highly supportive treatment regimen that was guided by tobacco harm reduction. The regimen encouraged the use of sufficient NRT to avoid severe nicotine withdrawal symptoms, allowing the participant to focus on the behavioral aspects of tobacco treatment.
The case highlights the complexities of treating tobacco smoking in pregnant women with behavioral and social challenges and the need for intensive supports to achieve abstinence. The authors also noted the risk of under-dosing NRT in these patients.
To read the report, click HERE. |
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The FDA Authorizes the
Marketing of IQOS
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What Does This Mean?
The IQOS has been available in parts of the US for over a year. This action by the FDA permits the marketing of the product as presenting reduced exposure to a substance, to the benefit of users.
However, the FDA also stated:
Even with this action, these products are not safe nor “FDA approved.” The exposure modification orders also do not permit the company to make any other modified risk claims or any express or implied statements that convey or could mislead consumers into believing that the products are endorsed or approved by the FDA, or that the FDA deems the products to be safe for use by consumers.
To read the press release, click HERE. |
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*Tobacco Intervention:
Basic Skills
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We are excited to present our first Basic Skills Training of the season in September. Join other health professionals for this remote training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate brief, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice. The training sessions will include: tobacco prevalence, products and burden; ENDS and vaping; motivational interviewing; brief interventions; tobacco treatment medications; and quit planning.
This virtual training will take place over three sessions, and participation in all sessions will be required to receive CMEs/CEUs.
Session 1: September 21, 2020 – 1-3:30pm
Session 2: September 22, 2020 – 1-3:30pm
Session 3: September 23, 2020 – 1-3:30pm
Registration Opens Soon!
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Due to the unique constraints of a pandemic, the Training and Education program at CTI has conducted several virtual Basic Skills trainings this spring and summer. We have been delighted with the level of engagement from participants and the smoothness of the process.
One participant said:
“This went really well. You all did a great job keeping me engaged. [I] actually liked the breakout rooms - not overdone. Chat feature was helpful to get questions out and didn't become a bother. Appreciated you staying later to address questions so it didn't drag the session out. I really thought it was great and would attend another virtual event.”
We hope to see you at the next Basic!
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An Organization for Parents Concerned About Vaping
With so many young peoples' schedules being disrupted, and youth having to spend more time with parents, this may be a time when adults face extra difficulty addressing behavior problems. Vaping remains a huge concern for many parents and others who work with youth.
PAVe - Parents Against Vaping E-Cigarettes - is a national grassroots organization founded in 2018 by three New York City moms as a response to the youth vaping epidemic. Their website provides resources and information about addressing vaping in young people, as well as fighting Big Tobacco.
A Local Resource for Support Around Vaping
We also want to remind you about the Maine Vaping Quit Support Line. It is free and confidential, and coaches can support any Maine adult or youth resident who vapes and wants to quit.
Anyone can call if they need assistance to support a loved one who vapes or with general questions about vaping.
For more information, click HERE. |
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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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