The South Dakota Tobacco Control Program is hosting a webinar series this fall on tobacco cessation. Additional information and registration links for each session are included below. Be sure to register and take part in these important conversations.
Tobacco Cessation Intervention for Behavioral Health Providers
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CDT)
Commercial tobacco use is still the number one cause of preventable death and individuals with behavioral health conditions and substance abuse disorders have significantly higher rates of tobacco use in comparison to the overall population. Tobacco Use Disorder is underdiagnosed and undertreated and continued tobacco use can interfere with treatment plans. This webinar covers the disparity of tobacco use among those with a behavioral health condition, the treatment of Tobacco Use Disorder and cessation resources that are available for patients and clients, including the South Dakota QuitLine.
Speakers:
Kaitlyn Ashley
Tricia Yoshida
1 CE is available from the South Dakota Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals or the Mental Health Counseling Board.
Youth Tobacco Cessation
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CDT)
Commercial tobacco use among youth remains a concern, especially with the increase of new nicotine-based products on the market. Youth are especially susceptible to nicotine dependence, and it can have damaging effects on their physical and mental wellbeing. This webinar will explore the landscape of tobacco use among youth – including current youth tobacco use trends in South Dakota, how tobacco companies’ market to youth, up-to-date research on youth tobacco cessation interventions, and resources available to youth to help them quit tobacco products.
Speakers:
Kaitlyn Ashley
Tobacco Cessation Coordinator
Kayla Bolstad
Tobacco Prevention Coordinator
Ashley Heyne
Tobacco Prevention Coordinator
Tobacco Use and Cessation in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CDT)
Commercial tobacco use rates in pregnant and postpartum women remain high in South Dakota, with about 1 in 10 women smoking in the last 3 months of pregnancy. Effectively addressing Tobacco Use Disorder among this population can result in positive health outcomes in both maternal health and the infant’s health. This webinar explores current tobacco use trends among this population, the latest research on the effects of tobacco use during pregnancy and postpartum, effective strategies for supporting those trying to quit, and treatment options and resources that are available.
Speakers:
Kaitlyn Ashley
Tobacco Cessation Coordinator
Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
Tricia Yoshida
Tobacco Disparities Coordinator
South Dakota Department of Health
To learn more about the SD Quits Program, visit their Web site.
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