Nicotine Addiction and Smoking: Health Effects and Interventions

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (35 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

15

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

8 Aug 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

The Surgeon General reports that nicotine addiction produces 480,000 fatalities each year in the United States, with more casualties than all other addictions combined. Around 23% of the world's population inhales cigarettes, and the prevalence of electronic inhalation or "vaping" of nicotine has skyrocketed in recent years, particularly in young people. Studies have linked tobacco smoking to a range of devastating illnesses, including coronary artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancers in every human organ system, and decreased reproductive health.

Diagnosing nicotine addiction involves assessing patient history and behaviors and using screening tools. Treatment plans are personalized, combining behavioral counseling with pharmacotherapy options like nicotine replacement therapies, bupropion, or varenicline. Support systems such as support groups and quitlines offer ongoing encouragement. Relapse prevention strategies and continued follow-up are essential for maintaining cessation efforts and achieving long-term success in abstaining from tobacco use.

This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance learners' proficiency in evaluating and managing nicotine addiction. Participants gain a deeper insight into the condition's risk factors, complications, and evidence-based diagnostic and management strategies. Greater competence enables learners to work effectively within an interprofessional team caring for patients with nicotine addiction.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, dentists, and social workers.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the primary risk factors and signs of nicotine addiction in patients through comprehensive history taking and clinical evaluation.

  • Differentiate between nicotine addiction and other substance use disorders using established diagnostic criteria and screening tools.

  • Implement individualized treatment plans combining behavioral counseling and pharmacotherapy to support patients in quitting nicotine use.

  • Collaborate with the interprofessional team to educate, treat, and monitor patients with nicotine addiction to improve patient outcomes.

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In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


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  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
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