Contents
Skills & Principles of Treating Nicotine Addiction User’s Guide
Introduction
Background
Philosophy, Description, and Use of the Manual
The Challenge
I. Addressing Nicotine Addiction in Recovery
II. Tobacco 101: Overview of Health Issues
- A. Public Health Concerns
- B. The Benefits of Quitting
III. Overview of Nicotine Addiction & Treatment
- A. Nicotine is an Addictive Substance
- B. Interventions & Treatment for Nicotine Dependence
- C. Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
- D. Pharmacological Treatment for Nicotine Dependence: Zyban
- E. Pharmacological Treatment for Nicotine Dependence: Chantix
- F. Assessment of Nicotine Dependence
- G. The Stages of Change
- H. Principles of Counseling/Support for Nicotine Dependence Treatment
- I. What Does It Take to Quit Smoking Successfully?
- J. Relapse Management
- K. Reaching Clients Where They Are
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IV. Integrating Education, Assessment, & Treatment of Nicotine Dependence into Substance Use Treatment Programs
- A. Administrative/Program Issues
- B. Staff Issues: Points to Consider
- C. Boards of Directors: Issues to Consider
- D. Integrating Nicotine Addiction Treatment into Substance Use Treatment Programs
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V. Appendices
- A. Policy & Program Development: Staff Discussion Questions
- B. Health Education Handouts
- C. Assessment Tools
- D. Counseling Approaches
- E. Stage-Based Strategies
- F. Understanding and Treating Nicotine Dependence
- G. Exercises/Handouts for Client Education & Staff Education
- H. Resources for Information and Materials
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