Explore how pharmacotherapy is a safe, well-tolerated, and an effective solution for managing tobacco withdrawal and craving. Discover the benefits of using medications to keep individuals comfortable in a tobacco-free setting or as part of an individualized tobacco recovery plan. This one-hour presentation provides information on identifying the reasons for and symptoms of tobacco withdrawal, the proper use, of nicotine replacement and non-nicotine medications and offers strategy for hope-inducing coaching and education.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the symptoms of tobacco withdrawal.
- Identify FDA-approved medications to manage tobacco withdrawal and craving.
- Develop an understanding of the effectiveness of pharmacotherapy to treat tobacco use disorder.
- Describe how to dose and properly use nicotine and non-nicotine medications.
- Respond to common medication questions and concerns.