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The Win Win: Addressing Tobacco Use for People with Behavioral Health Conditions

ID: 5381WEB

Tobacco use remains a leading cause of preventable death, disproportionately impacting individuals with behavioral health conditions. This interactive, solutions-focused session will explore the intersection of commercial tobacco use and behavioral health, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to drive meaningful change.

Through engaging discussions and practical strategies, participants will critically analyze the social norms and systemic factors that sustain tobacco-related health disparities. The session will provide a comprehensive overview of FDA-approved medications for tobacco use treatment, including nicotine replacement therapies (NRT), varenicline, and bupropion, along with best practices for their effective use.

Additionally, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the stages of change in tobacco use treatment and how to implement stage-specific interventions to support individuals throughout their quit journey. By integrating these evidence-based approaches, behavioral health professionals can enhance health outcomes and improve the well-being of the communities they serve creating a true win-win scenario.

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 General


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Instructor: David Davis, LMSW
Date: Monday, August 4, 2025
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ET
Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar

Webinar Objectives

At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Critically analyze and evaluate the beliefs and social norms that perpetuate commercial tobacco use disparities among individuals with behavioral health conditions
  • Describe the FDA-approved medications for tobacco use treatment, including nicotine replacement therapies (NRT), varenicline, and bupropion, and apply best practices for their effective use in supporting tobacco use treatment for people with behavioral health conditions
  • Identify the stages of change in tobacco use treatment for individuals with behavioral health conditions and implement stage-specific interventions to provide tailored support throughout their quit journey.

    Webinar Outline

    9:30 am Welcome/Introductions
    9:40 am Tobacco Impact on Self & Clients (Poll)
    9:45 am Burden of Tobacco Use on People Dealing with Behavioral Health Conditions

  • Current Statistics
  • Impact on Physical Health
  • Impact on Mental Health and Substance Abuse Use Outcomes

    10:00 am Presentation and Discussion on Beliefs and Social Norms that Continue to Drive These Disparities
    10:15 am Role of Big Tobacco in Normalizing Use
    10: 40 am Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders
    11:00 am Medications Available to Treat Tobacco Use
    11:15 am Evidence-based Interventions and Innovative Approaches
    11:30 am Case Studies/Breakout Groups
    12:15 pm Conclusion/Q&A/Next Steps

    Target Audience

    Social workers and Allied Professions

    Content Level

    Beginner - Advanced

    Webinar Completion Requirements

    To earn CE credit, social workers must log in at the scheduled time, attend the entire course, and complete an online course evaluation. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.

    System Requirements

    • Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher
    • Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher
    • Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible.

    About the Instructor

    David Davis, LMSW, is a healthcare professional with over 13 years’ experience in the tobacco field, including his current role as CAI’s Director of Tobacco Control Health Initiatives. In this capacity he direct a state-wide initiative funded by the NYS Bureau of Tobacco Control to set an agenda and foster implementation of state-wide policy and systems change to improve access to and quality of tobacco use treatment (TUT) services in primary and behavioral healthcare settings; and lead an initiative in Jackson, Mississippi to foster development and implementation of community-designed strategies to prevent and reduce tobacco use.

    Mr. Davis have extensive experience working across sectors and with diverse partners and stakeholders to provide technical assistance, achieve shared goals, and build health and resilience in communities and populations that have been historically neglected by public health efforts. The National Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Recovery represents a culmination of his work in the public health field, specifically in the tobacco and behavioral health fields, and commitment to serving the Black/AA community in the fight against the pervasive impacts of racism and historical trauma.

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