Nicotine / THR - Guides for Healthcare and Social Services Professionals

Reminder: Using NRT (Nicotine Replacement Therapy) is a form of THR (Tobacco Harm Reduction).

Healthcare Professionals

Doctors, Nurses, Clinics, Hospitals

ENDS (Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems), E-Cigarettes, Vapes

2017: E-cigarettes and non-combustible inhaled tobacco products

• "This updated guidance seeks to give clinicians the current understanding about where ECs may help with smoking cessation and the current understanding in regards to their safety."

2016: Electronic cigarettes A guide for discussions with patients

• "Electronic cigarettes (ECs) may be an option for smokers who want to quit but who have failed using first-line therapies. GPs can have a role in providing patients with reliable information about ECs, supporting them in a quit attempt and prescribing nicotine solution."

Traditional NRT

2007: Advice on using over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy-patch, gum, or lozenge-to quit smoking

• Explains how to use, clears up misperceptions, discusses safety

Supporting People Before, During, and After Pregnancy

ENDS (Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems), E-Cigarettes, Vapes

Using e-cigarettes before, during and after pregnancy

• Provides links to guides and infographics for maternity and healthcare professionals. Also, it provides information for pregnant people and their families.

Supporting People Living With Substance or Alcohol Use Disorders

Tobacco Harm Reduction

2024: Webinar: New Approaches to Tobacco Smoking Cessation Among People Who Use Drugs

• "Some clinicians and practitioners who work with people who use drugs are integrating patient-centered tobacco harm reduction into their approaches. This panel will showcase two such people, who will discuss the current evidence about reduced-risk nicotine products, how they decide whether or when to explore tobacco harm reduction with patients and clients, and how people who use drugs respond to these concepts."

Educators

Michael F. Pesko

• "(1/Thread): Hey health policy/econ professors, ever considered adding an #ecig section to your health course? Here is a slide deck for you: http://bit.ly/3pCsIGV. Feel free to use any part of this in your own courses to spread knowledge about this important/interesting topic. #econtwitter" (Note: This doc always links to a clickable link for an updated version)